Paleo Cheesy Fries
Transform your snack game with these irresistibly crispy Paleo Cheesy Fries, a guilt-free twist on the classic comfort food! Perfectly baked sweet potato fries are seasoned with a smoky blend of paprika, garlic powder, and sea salt, delivering the ultimate savory crunch. The magic happens with the velvety cashew cheese sauce, expertly crafted from soaked raw cashews, zesty lemon juice, and nutritional yeast for that cheesy umami kick—all without dairy! Garnished with a pop of fresh green onions, these fries are not only paleo-approved but also gluten-free, vegan, and packed with bold flavor. Ready in under an hour, this wholesome, crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into thin, even strips resembling fries.
In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato strips with olive oil, salt, paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Ensure they are not overlapping for even cooking.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
While the fries are baking, prepare the cashew cheese sauce. Begin by soaking the raw cashews in hot water for 10 minutes to soften them.
Drain the cashews and add them to a blender along with nutritional yeast, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic clove, water, and cayenne pepper.
Blend on high until the mixture is creamy and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice to taste if desired.
Once the fries are done baking, transfer them to a serving plate and drizzle the cashew cheese sauce generously over the top.
Garnish with chopped green onions.
Serve the Paleo Cheesy Fries immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.7 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2584 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.7 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 965 mg | 21% | |
*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.
