Smokey Garlic Fries with Chipotle Drizzle

Ingredients:

  • 2 large russet potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (or Parmesan cheese if not vegan)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • A sprinkle of pepper

Instructions:

  1. Cut the russet potatoes into fries.
  2. Coat the potato fries with olive oil to ensure they are well covered.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the nutritional yeast (or Parmesan cheese), garlic powder, paprika, salt, onion powder, dried parsley, and a sprinkle of pepper.
  4. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the potato fries, making sure they are evenly coated.
  5. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  6. Arrange the seasoned potato fries on a baking sheet, ensuring they are in a single layer.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 40 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are crispy and golden brown.

Vegan Chipotle Aioli:

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup vegan mayo
  • 1 chipotle pepper (from a can)
  • 1 tsp Chipotle sauce (from the can)
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • A sprinkle of salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine vegan mayo, chipotle pepper, chipotle sauce, unsweetened almond milk, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
  2. Blend until all the ingredients are well combined and the aioli has a smooth consistency.

Enjoy your garlic fries with vegan chipotle aioli!