14 Fry Recipes That Don't Require Potatoes

Polenta Fries
Photo: naples34102

No potatoes? No problem! These fries are made from a variety of vegetables that get just as crispy and delicious as the beloved spud. Whip up a batch of green bean fries, bake some zucchini fries, or maybe bread some avocados for the fry treatment. Even the biggest veggie haters will love these!

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Baked Zucchini Fries

Baked Zucchini Fries
Renee Floyd Whitfield

"Great way to get in the veggies!" says veggiegm. "Cut the zukes into 3-inch sections, and then cut each tube into 6 spears."

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Polenta Fries

Polenta Fries
naples34102

Once it's chilled, creamy polenta firms up to create the perfect texture for fries. Simply cut and fry them to achieve a crispy exterior and soft interior.

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Butternut Squash Cajun Fries

Butternut Squash Cajun Fries
Molly

These baked fries deliver spicy, salty, and slightly sweet flavors all at once. "This method of preparing butternut squash has quickly become the most requested among my crew, and I'm pleased to give them good food that's good for them," says reviewer Nicolette.

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Green Bean Fries

Green Bean Fries
Chantrice Andre

Get in a serving of vegetables with these light and crunchy green bean fries. Set up a mini assembly line to make them in three easy steps. Don't have fresh green beans? Use the bag of frozen green beans you have in the freezer, just be sure to thaw them first.

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Baked Cauliflower Fries

Baked Cauliflower Fries
Chef John

An irresistible combination of fries and mozzarella sticks, these cheesy cauliflower fries are just begging to be dipped into marinara.

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Green Banana Fries

Green Banana Fries
just_jam

Now you finally know what to make with those adorable little green bananas you've seen in the grocery store! Just make sure the bananas are green if you want them to taste like a traditional french fry. If you wait until they're yellow and ripe, they will yield sweeter fries.

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Cajun Rainbow Carrot Fries

Cajun Rainbow Carrot Fries
Buckwheat Queen

Recipe creator giannabowen says, "The secret ingredient to crispy carrot (or sweet potato fries) is a little bit of organic cornstarch! Too much and they will be pasty, too little and they won't get as crispy."

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Avocado Fries with Sriracha Garlic Dip

Avocado Fries with Sriracha Garlic Dip
Christina

Not surprisingly, these fries are nice and crunchy on the outside, and creamy and delicious on the inside! Take them to the next level and make the Sriracha dip while the avocado fries are baking.

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Jalapeño Fries

Jalapeno Fries
bd.weld

By creating crispy coated jalapeños, you can get the texture of stuffed jalapeños without the hassle. Serve with a side of cheese sauce or ranch for dipping.

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Crispy Turnip 'Fries'

Crispy Turnip 'Fries'
AnneMarie Anderson

Who knew turnips were so tasty!? "I added a shake or two of panko to the bag with the seasonings and cheese. I cut mine into steak fry shape, and they needed probably twice as long in the oven, but they came out with a nice crunch from the panko," says reviewer wisweetp.

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Coconut-Crusted Taro Fries

Coconut-Crusted Taro Fries
Pictured: Coconut-Crusted Taro Fries. Little Bites of Beauty

These tender taro fries get a boost of tropical flavor thanks to coconut in three forms: milk, oil, and flakes.

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Air Fryer Okra "Fries"

Air Fryer Okra "Fries"
Bibi

If the slimy texture of okra has put you off the green veggie forever, this recipe might just change your mind. A quick trip to the air fryer results in extra crunchy okra that are snack-worthy.

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Crispy Yuca Fries

Crispy Yuca Fries
Chef John

Also known as cassava, the yuca root is a great healthier potato alternative because of its lower glycemic index and ability to cook up equally crunchy.

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Rutabaga Oven Fries

Rutabaga Oven Fries
ANGELA JUSTICE

"These are so good!" says Alison Skaff Straub.
"Taste like a cross between a potato, sweet potato, and a carrot."

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