Vegan Oven Fries
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
Delicious and healthy vegan oven fries seasoned with aromatic herbs, garlic, and sunflower seeds for an extra crunch. A simple plant-based side dish.
These oven-baked fries are a healthier, crispy alternative to deep-fried potatoes, and nobody at the table will complain. They turn golden and crunchy while staying soft inside. Crispy potato satisfaction without the hot oil.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 2 potatoes or sweet potatoes
- 🫗 1–2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 🫗 1 tbsp sunflower seeds, coarsely chopped
- 🫗 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 🫗 1 tbsp dried basil
- 🫗 1 tbsp garlic, freshly chopped
- 🫗 Salt to taste
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
**Prepare Potatoes:** Wash and scrub the potatoes. Cut them into uniform fry-shaped wedges or batons.
**Preheat:** Preheat your oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
**Season:** In a large bowl, toss the potato batons with the melted coconut oil, chopped garlic, oregano, basil, and salt until evenly coated.
**Arrange:** Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap.
**Add Crunch:** Sprinkle the coarsely chopped sunflower seeds over the fries.
**Bake:** Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the fries are golden brown and crispy.
**Serve:** Remove from the oven and serve hot, perhaps with a side of your favorite vegan dipping sauce.
🎥 Video Tutorial
Vegan Oven Fries
Video credit: embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the original creator, who allows sharing on other websites.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Crowding the Pan: If the fries are too close together, they will steam rather than crisp up. Use a large enough tray to give them space.
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Oil Temperature: Ensure the coconut oil is fully melted before tossing, otherwise it will clump and distribute unevenly.
🔄 Variations
Spice Kick: Add 1/2 tsp of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to the herb mix for a spicy, smoky flavor.
Fresh Finish: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro immediately after taking them out of the oven for a bright finish.
🧊 Storage
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These are best enjoyed fresh. If you have leftovers, you can reheat them in the oven at 180°C for 5–10 minutes to restore some of their crispness.
💡 Chef Tips
Crispiness: For extra crispy fries, soak the cut potato batons in cold water for 20 minutes to remove excess starch, then pat them completely dry before adding the oil and herbs.
Even Cooking: Uniform cutting is the secret to even cooking; aim for batons of similar thickness so they all finish at the same time.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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