Baked Garlic 'Parmesan' French Fries
Ingredients
- 4 cups russet potatoes (about 4-5 potatoes, depending on size)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or canola oil (any cooking oil may be used)
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt, to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper, to taste
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp vegan parmesan (or vegan mozzarella or any vegan cheese)
Preparation
Peel and slice the potatoes into long, 1/2 to 1 inch thick slices (or desired fry shape)
Place the peeled and sliced potatoes in a strainer and run under cold water for at least 30 seconds
Soak the potatoes in cold water for 1-3 hours (this is optional but lends to crispier fries; if in a time crunch, limit the time or skip altogether)
Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare a large baking sheet by coating with oil or lining with parchment paper
Once potatoes are done soaking, strain, pat dry and place in a large bowl, then add the 2 tbsp of olive oil or canola oil and toss to coat evenly
In a small bowl, mix the garlic salt, onion powder, paprika and cornstarch, then pour over fries and toss to coat evenly
Spread fries evenly on prepared baking sheet (make sure they are not overlapping or touching; you may need a second baking sheet if they don't all fit), place in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes flipping halfway, and if necessary cook longer until desired crispiness
Once the fries are finished baking, place them back in the seasoning bowl and toss in dried parsley, salt, pepper, minced garlic and vegan parmesan until evenly coated
Serving
Serve with a side of ketchup, sriracha, spicy mayo, smashed avocado or any of your favorite dips
