Nacho Fries Recipe

Ingredients

• 700 g potatoes ((about 5 medium) cut into sticks)
• 1 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning ((see notes))
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 1/2 cup TVP granules ((dried textured vegetable protein) (see notes))
• 2 cups warm water
• 1/2 tbsp oil
• 1/2 large onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce ((see notes))
• 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 pinch of red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
• Sea salt & pepper (to taste)
• 1 batch vegan cheese sauce (or store-bought vegan nacho cheese)
• 2 small tomatoes (diced)
• 2 small sweet peppers (diced)
• 2/3 cup salsa
• Scallions or chives (to garnish)
• Hot sauce (to taste (optional))
• Diced avocado ((optional))
• Fresh jalapeños ((optional))

Instructions

1. 1

   --- For the nacho fries ---

2. 2

   You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.Cut potatoes into sticks (you can use a regular knife or a crinkle cut knife). I peeled the potatoes, but you can leave the peel on if you prefer. Soak in a large bowl with cold water for about 15 minutes, then drain the water and pat-dry the potato sticks.

3. 3

   Add the potato sticks back to the dried bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon cooking oil. Stir with a spoon or mix with your hands to coat the potato sticks with the oil from all sides. Cook in an air-fryer (390 F / 200 C for about 20-25 minutes) or in the oven (390 F / 200 C for about 35 minutes, flipping halfway through) or until golden brown and crispy.

4. 4

   Add the fries back to the bowl and sprinkle with the taco seasoning, toss to combine.

5. 5

   --- For the vegan "meat" ---

6. 6

   Meanwhile, soak the TVP in 2 cups warm water for 5-10 minutes, then drain the water.

7. 7

   Heat oil in a pan/skillet over medium heat and add the diced onion. Sauté for a few minutes, then add the garlic and drained TVP.

8. 8

   Stir in all spices, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Fry over medium for about 4-5 minutes, then turn off the heat and set the pan aside. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.

9. 9

   --- Assemble the fries ---

10. 10

    Make a batch of my Easy Vegan Cheese Sauce but add a little water to thin it out until it has a similar consistency to nacho cheese.

11. 11

    Prepare all the rest of the ingredients you want to use.

12. 12

    Arrange the fries on a large platter. Add the vegan "meat", vegan cheese sauce, tomatoes, peppers, salsa/hot sauce. You can also add diced avocado/guacamole. Garnish with fresh scallions or chives and enjoy immediately!