Dairy-Free Nacho Fries
Craving a satisfying snack that’s big on flavor but light on dairy? These **Dairy-Free Nacho Fries** are the perfect indulgence! Crispy, oven-baked Russet potato fries are seasoned with a smoky blend of paprika, chili powder, and garlic for a bold, spicy kick. The crowning glory is a velvety, dairy-free "cheese" sauce made from nutritional yeast, almond milk, and tapioca starch, delivering the ultimate creamy texture without a drop of dairy. Topped with vibrant garnishes like fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, jalapeño slices, and green onions, this recipe is a flavor-packed, vegan-friendly alternative to traditional nachos. Ready in just over an hour and perfect for parties, game days, or a solo treat, these nacho fries are sure to become your new favorite comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Tapioca starch
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder (for cheese sauce)
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup Jalapeño slices
- 0.5 cup Diced tomatoes
- 2 stalks Green onions
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and cut the potatoes into thin strips about 1/4 inch thick.
In a large bowl, toss the potato strips with olive oil, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Spread the fries in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet without overcrowding.
Bake the fries in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
While the fries are baking, prepare the dairy-free cheese sauce by combining nutritional yeast, almond milk, tapioca starch, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and lime juice in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Transfer the sauce mixture to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and becomes creamy (about 5 minutes). Adjust seasoning if necessary and remove from heat.
Once the fries are done, arrange them on a serving plate.
Drizzle the dairy-free cheese sauce generously over the fries.
Top with fresh cilantro, jalapeño slices, diced tomatoes, and sliced green onions for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your dairy-free nacho fries!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1787 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.2 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3366 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 304.5 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.2 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 49.2 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 702 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 7735 mg | 165% | |
*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.
