When I decided to follow a whole food plant-based lifestyle, one of the first recipes I wanted to create was oven baked crispy french fries. Knowing that I wasn’t going to fry the potatoes with oil, I had to figure out a way to get them perfectly crisp. I’ve made it dozens of times and I can confidently say, after many tweaks, the recipe has finally landed and is here to stay. You will not believe it, but I swear, there is absolutely no need for oil. They are scrumptious, healthy and so easy to make. And I’m pretty sure you’re going to love them as much as I do.

Crispy Oven-Baked French Fries

These french fries are going to wow you and anyone who is lucky enough to eat them!
Course Main Course, Starches
Keyword crispy french fries, French fries
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 large yukon gold potatoes
  • 2-3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1-2 tsp Benson's Table Tasty optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cover a large, flat pan with parchment paper.
  • Scrub potatoes and dry with a towel.
  • Slice into desired French fry shape.
  • Place in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Place a flat dinner plate over the bowl and shake the bowl until potatoes are coated with seasonings.
  • Empty the potatoes onto the parchment paper. Spread so that the potatoes aren't touching. This gives them room to get really crispy.
  • Bake for 25 - 35 minutes. Look at the potatoes periodically to check for desired crispness.

Notes

They tend to come to room temperature quickly once removed from the oven. It is recommended to time the cooking of the potatoes so that you are ready to eat them as soon as they come out of the oven. 
Holistic Health Coach

Hello, I’m Ellen. I love all things whole food plant-based food. I love to eat, I love to cook, I love to develop recipes and I love sharing them with you from my home in Gloucester, MA. And I am especially passionate about helping inspire you on your health journey.

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