Vegan Nacho Fries

Elevate your snack game with these irresistible Vegan Nacho Fries—a plant-based twist on a comfort food classic! Featuring oven-baked, golden-crisp russet potatoes perfectly seasoned with paprika, garlic, and cumin, this recipe is both healthy and full of flavor. The star of the dish is a velvety, nutty vegan cheese sauce made from cashews and nutritional yeast, infused with smoky, spicy notes of smoked paprika and cayenne. Topped with hearty black beans, fresh tomatoes, creamy avocado, and optional garnishes like jalapeños and cilantro, these nacho fries are a customizable, crowd-pleasing masterpiece. Ready in under an hour, it’s the ultimate vegan snack or appetizer that’s crunchy, creamy, and packed with bold Tex-Mex flair.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large Russet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Nutritional yeast
• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 can Black beans
• 2 small Tomatoes
• 1 medium Avocado
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (optional)
• 1 sliced Jalapeño (optional)
• 2 chopped Green onions (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Slice the russet potatoes into thin fries, about 1/4 inch thick. Place them in a large bowl.

Step 3

Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes. Sprinkle paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 4

Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.

Step 5

Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the nutritional yeast, raw cashews, water, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Transfer the sauce to a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 7

Drain and rinse the can of black beans. Dice the tomatoes, and cube the avocado.

Step 8

Once the fries are done, remove them from the oven and arrange them on a serving platter.

Step 9

Drizzle the vegan cheese sauce over the fries. Scatter black beans, tomatoes, avocado cubes, and any optional toppings like cilantro, sliced jalapeño, and green onions over the top.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2547.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2896.2

Total Fat 118.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2654.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 397.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 65.3g	0%
Total Sugars 32.4g
Protein 90.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 572.5mg	0%
Iron 34.0mg	0%
Potassium 9451.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.3%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 52.7%