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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Basics

    Vegan French Fries

    Published: Jul 21, 2021 · Updated: May 11, 2023 by Jacqui Wormington · This post may contain affiliate links. · 6 Comments

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    Learn how to make vegan french fries at home. This french fry recipe includes two versions: regular and sweet potato fries. Enjoy a batch of crispy, homemade fries that you won't be able to resist.

    Assembly of homemade Vegan Fries and Sweet Potato Fries on a plate.

    Making fries at home gives you the power to control every little detail, from the type of potatoes you use to the oil you fry them in. One of our favorite ways to enjoy homemade fries is as Vegan Loaded Fries. We're talking comforting fries piled high with creamy avocado, tangy tomato dip, and other toppings such as melty vegan cheese, protein-packed beans, or savory shredded tofu. It's a flavor explosion in every bite!

    Jump to:
    • 📋 Ingredients
    • 👩🏽‍🍳 How to make fries at home
    • 🍟 Variations
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • 🥣 Storage
    • 💡 Top Tip
    • 💭 Recipe FAQ
    • More Vegan Comfort Food
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    📋 Ingredients

    To make vegan french fries at home you need few ingredients:

    • Russet potatoes
    • Sweet potatoes
    • Avocado, or other vegetable oil suited for frying
    • Seasoned salt

    See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    👩🏽‍🍳 How to make fries at home

    They are really simple to make, in a nutshell: Cut the potatoes, soak 'em in ice, dry potatoes, (air) fry or bake them - enjoy!

    Assembly of Fries and Sweet Potato Fries on a plate sprinkled with coarse seasoned sea salt.
    • Brush and rinse the potatoes, then pat them dry. Cut them into sticks by slicing the potato into 4 or 5 vertical pieces, then cutting each piece into sticks. Alternatively, you can use a fry cutter.
    • To make regular french fries: Place the sticks in a large bowl and cover them with ice water. Soak for 1 to 3 hours, or overnight in the fridge. Drain the water and pat dry the potatoes with a kitchen towel until completely dry.
    • To make sweet potato fries: Soak the sticks in cold water for 1 - 3 hours. Preheat the oven. Drain the water and pat dry the potatoes with a kitchen towel until completely dry.

    Once your fries are prepared, you have three options to cook them:

    1. Air-Frying: For regular fries, add the sticks to a bowl and toss with 1 teaspoon or more of oil until coated. For sweet potato fries, toss with ½ tablespoon or more of oil. Place the sticks in the air fryer basket in max. 2-3 layers. Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes (flip halfway) at 190°C / 380°F, until crispy. If the fries aren't crispy enough, air-fry them a little longer. Sprinkle with seasoned salt to serve.
    2. Baking: For regular fries, add the sticks to a bowl and toss with ½ tablespoon or more of oil until coated. For sweet potato fries, toss with 1 tablespoon or more of oil. Spread the sticks evenly in a single layer on a parchment-lined pan. Bake for 20 minutes at 190°C / 375°F. Turn the oven up to 220°C / 425°F and cook the fries until golden, about 20-25 minutes more. Sprinkle with seasoned salt to serve.
    3. Deep Frying: Heat oil (suitable for high-temperature frying) in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 135°C / 275°F. Gently add the sticks to the hot oil for about 5 minutes, stirring and flipping occasionally. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel to cool. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 175°C / 350°F. Fry the sticks again until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Blot with a paper towel. Sprinkle with seasoned salt to serve.

    Tip: Soaking the potatoes in ice water makes them extra crispy, so you don't want to skip this step!

    🍟 Variations

    You can also experiment with different potato and vegetable types:

    • Purple potatoes - add chili pepper flakes while cooking to imbue heat into the dish, or banana peppers
    • Vegetable fries - use zucchini, carrots or eggplant

    There are endless variations of homemade fries that you can try, such as loaded fries with various toppings, vegan truffle fries with truffle oil and plant-based parmesan cheese, or flavorful cajun fries with cayenne powder and smoked paprika.

    🍽 Equipment

    To make both regular and sweet potato fries, you will need a sharp knife and cutting board, or alternatively a fry cutter. In addition, you need a large bowl, parchment paper, a baking sheet, and either an oven, air fryer, deep fryer, or saucepan for frying.

    🥣 Storage

    To store cooked fries, let them cool down to room temperature, then transfer them to an airtight container or ziplock bag and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can reheat them in the oven, air fryer, or toaster oven.

    To store uncooked fries, place them in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and freeze them for 1-2 hours until they are partially frozen. Then transfer the fries to a ziplock bag or reusable silicone bag and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can either store them separately from one another or make a fry mix!

    When you're ready to cook, you can bake, deep or air fry them straight from the freezer, or thaw them in the fridge before frying them.

    💡 Top Tip

    With this recipe, you'll have plenty of fries to go around, so why not save some for later? Simply pop any extra fries into a zip lock or reusable silicone bag and stash them in your freezer. Next time you want a quick and easy meal or side dish, just pull them out and cook them up in no time!

    💭 Recipe FAQ

    How do I make my homemade fries crispy?

    Soak the potatoes in ice water for at least 1 hour, then make sure to dry them well before cooking.

    What kind of potatoes are best for making fries?

    Russet potatoes are the best choice because they are starchy and create a crispy exterior.

    How do I avoid soggy fries?

    Make sure to dry the potatoes well after soaking and don't overcrowd them while cooking. Soaking potatoes in ice water before frying or baking helps to remove excess starch (which can cause them to become soggy). The result: crisp delicious fries! Soaking them in ice water also prevents the fries from sticking together during the cooking process.

    How do I reheat leftover fries?

    Preheat your oven to 205°C / 400°F and spread the fries out on a baking sheet. Bake for 5-10 minutes until heated through and crispy.

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    📖 Recipe

    Assembly of homemade Vegan Fries and Sweet Potato Fries.

    Vegan French Fries

    Jacqui Wormington
    Learn how to make vegan french fries at home. This french fry recipe includes two versions: regular and sweet potato fries. Both turn out to be so crispy, and delicious.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Resting Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Side Dish
    Cuisine Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan
    Servings 12 servings

    Equipment

    • knife
    • cutting board
    • fry cutter optional
    • large bowl
    • parchment paper
    • baking sheet
    • oven or
    • air-fryer or
    • deep fryer or saucepan

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 russet potatoes
    • 4 sweet potatoes
    • 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or other vegetable oil suited for frying, and more oil if needed)
    • seasoned salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Brush and rinse the potatoes, then pat them dry. Cut them into sticks by slicing the potato into 4 or 5 vertical pieces, then cutting each piece into sticks. Alternatively, you can use a fry cutter.
    • To make regular french fries: Place the sticks in a large bowl and cover them with ice water. Soak for 1 to 3 hours, or overnight in the fridge. Drain the water and pat dry the potatoes with a kitchen towel until completely dry.
    • To make sweet potato fries: Soak the sticks in cold water for 1 - 3 hours. Preheat the oven. Drain the water and pat dry the potatoes with a kitchen towel until completely dry.

    Once your fries are prepared, you have three options to cook them:

    • Air-Frying: For regular fries, add the sticks to a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon or more of oil until coated. For sweet potato fries, toss with ½ tablespoon or more of oil. Place the sticks in the air fryer basket in max. 2-3 layers. Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes (flip halfway) at 190°C / 380°F, until crispy. If the fries aren't crispy enough, air-fry them a little longer. Sprinkle with seasoned salt to serve.
    • Baking: For regular fries, add the sticks to a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon or more of oil until coated. For sweet potato fries, toss with 1 tablespoon or more of oil. Spread the sticks evenly in a single layer on a parchment-lined pan. Bake for 20 minutes at 190°C / 375°F. Turn the oven up to 220°C / 425°F and cook the fries until golden, about 20-25 minutes more. Sprinkle with seasoned salt to serve.
    • Deep Frying: Heat a large amount of oil (suitable for high-temperature frying) in a deep fryer or large saucepan between 175°C and 190°C (350°F to 375°F). Gently add the potato sticks to the hot oil for about 5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, stirring and flipping occasionally. It is recommended to fry the potatoes in small batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure that they cook evenly. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel to cool. Sprinkle with seasoned salt to serve.

    Notes

    Storage:  Store cooked and cooled fries, in an airtight container or ziplock bag and transfer them to the fridge for up to 3 days. You can reheat them in the oven, air fryer, or toaster oven.
    To store uncooked fries, place them in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and freeze them for 1-2 hours until they are partially frozen. Then transfer the fries to a ziplock bag or reusable silicone bag and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can either store them separately from one another or make a fry mix!
    When you're ready to cook, you can bake, deep or air fry them straight from the freezer, or thaw them in the fridge before frying them.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 45mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10688IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg

    The provided nutritional information is an estimate. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment & tag @thesimplesprinkle on Instagram

    For food safety see guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    1. nancy says

      August 03, 2022 at 10:29 pm

      5 stars
      what a great combination of potatoes. I can't live without fries

      Reply
    2. Andrea White says

      August 03, 2022 at 11:02 pm

      5 stars
      my kind of french fries! so easy and delicious every time!

      Reply
    3. Tina says

      August 04, 2022 at 4:13 am

      5 stars
      Can't go wrong with french fries! So good!

      Reply
    4. Tavo says

      August 04, 2022 at 12:37 pm

      5 stars
      The French fries were fantastic! Definitely making them again!

      Reply
    5. Katie Jacques says

      August 05, 2022 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      love these vegan french fries! So perfect for summer BBQs!

      Reply
    6. Sean says

      May 12, 2023 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      Such a simple but delicious recipe. Just perfect.

      Reply

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