Oven Baked Curly Cheese Fries

Oven-baked curly cheese fries are a healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried fries, featuring spiral-cut potatoes baked to golden perfection and topped with melted cheese.

Who else is excited for Super Bowl Sunday? After all, we all know one of the best things about football parties. The food, of course! Today, I have a perfect party food for you that’s sure to be a hit on game day: gluten free oven baked curly cheese fries.

These aren’t ordinary cheese “fries”. They’re mixed with a hint of garlic, baked in the oven so no frying is required, and topped with aged cheddar cheese and fresh scallions. What a fun and healthy treat!

You’ll only need five ingredients to make these spiral potato cheese fries at home.

Ingredients

Potatoes: Today, I have russet potatoes also known as Idaho potatoes. This recipe would also work with sweet potatoes, spiralized, as I did in this sweet potato noodles with dairy-free cream sauce recipe.

Cheese: I used an aged cheddar. Aged cheeses are supposed to have a lower lactose content than lesser aged varieties.

Oil, garlic powder, and salt: For added crispiness, lightly coat the potatoes with this flavorful oil mixture.

Instructions

*Free printable recipe card is available at the end of the post.

It’s easy to make curly cheese fries in the oven. First preheat the oven to 400 ℉. Next, prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

For slicing the potatoes, I used my 4-blade spiralizer from Paderno World Cuisine. If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can also slice them by hand with a julienne peeler.

If you’re using a spiralizer like the Paderno, make sure to buy fat potatoes that are relatively straight. Peel them and trim the end of each potato flat in order to secure a firm hold onto the sharp prongs.

Make sure to keep the potato centered in the unit. This will turn out wonderfully long spirals each time.

I sliced the potatoes using the blade with the large triangles. Then I snipped the slices into smaller 12-inch long strands. These strands will curl up, but any longer than that will be harder to eat.

Aren’t they pretty?  Just asking to be seasoned and baked to crispy perfection.

Transfer the curly potato strands to a large bowl. Mix oil, garlic and salt together in a small bowl and pour the oil mixture over the potatoes. Toss to coat.

Place potatoes on your parchment lined baking pan and bake for about 15 minutes. Spread them out so they’ll cook evenly. Then turn the potatoes over with a spatula and bake for 10 minutes more.

Sprinkle with shredded cheese and bake for two more minutes until the cheese melts. 

Voila! Wonderfully curly cheesy fries. No deep frying necessary. Make sure to save some for yourself as these will probably be wolfed down in minutes.

Pro tips and recipe notes

• What type of cheese works best for topping? I love topping these curly cheese fries with aged cheddar cheese. Mozzarella, or a blend of your favorite cheeses are also great choices for the melty topping.
• Can I add other variations to my curly cheese fries? Absolutely! Try adding toppings like bacon bits, caramelized onions, sour cream, chili, tomatoes, avocado, or jalapeños for extra flavor. You can experiment with various seasonings like cajun, herb, or even truffle oil for different flavor experiences.
• What dipping sauces pair well with curly cheese fries? Popular choices include ketchup, ranch dressing, honey mustard, hot sauce, or a spicy sriracha mayo.
• How do I store leftovers, and can I reheat them? Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat them in the oven or microwave.

Serve while cheering for your favorite team. May the best team win!

P.S. If you make this recipe, share your snap on Instagram and tag #glutenfreehomestead. I always love seeing your photos.

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Oven Baked Curly Cheese Fries

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These aren't ordinary cheese "fries". They're mixed with a hint of garlic, baked in the oven so no frying is required, and topped with aged cheddar cheese and fresh scallions. What a fun and healthy treat!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword baked curly fries, cheese fries, curly fry cutter, healthy alternative french fries, recipes using a spiralizer

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 110kcal

Author Barbara Bianchi

Ingredients

• 2 potatoes peeled
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup aged cheddar cheese grated
• scallions chopped

Instructions

• Cut potatoes into curly strands using a spiralizer.Then snip or break them with your fingers into about 12 inch long strands. Place them in a bowl.
  2 potatoes
• Mix oil, garlic and salt together in a small bowl and pour mixture over the potatoes. Toss to coat.
  1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Place potatoes on your parchment lined baking pan and bake for about 15 minutes. Then turn the potatoes over with a spatula and bake for 10 minutes more.
• Sprinkle with shredded cheese and bake for 2 more minutes until the cheese melts.
  1/2 cup aged cheddar cheese
• Garnish with chopped scallions and serve with dip.
  scallions

Notes

Spiralizer tips:

• For slicing the potatoes, I used my 4-blade spiralizer from Paderno World Cuisine. using the blade with the large triangles. If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can also slice them by hand with a julienne peeler.
• If you are using a spiralizer like the Paderno, make sure to buy fat potatoes that are relatively straight. Peel them and trim the end of each potato flat in order to secure a firm hold onto the sharp prongs. Make sure to keep the potato centered in the unit. This will turn out wonderfully long spirals each time.
• What type of cheese works best for topping? I love topping these curly cheese fries with aged cheddar cheese. Mozzarella, or a blend of your favorite cheeses are also great choices for the melty topping.
• Can I add other variations to my curly cheese fries? Absolutely! Try adding toppings like bacon bits, sour cream, or jalapeños for extra flavor. You can experiment with various seasonings like cajun, herb, or even truffle oil for different flavor experiences.
• What dipping sauces pair well with curly cheese fries? Popular choices include ketchup, ranch dressing, honey mustard, or a spicy sriracha mayo.
• How do I store leftovers, and can I reheat them? 
  Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat them in the oven or microwave.
  

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal

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