French fries are one of those foods that just always sound good. No matter if they're covered in cheese or just plain, french fries are hard to beat. But, these 15 slimmed down versions of fries may just have you saying goodbye to the fried version and hello to these new, healthy varieties. Keep reading for the recipes.
Patricia Wells’ Fake Frites
The perfect french fry doesn't have to be coated in fat. These crunchy fries are baked in the oven and lightly salted. Find the full recipe here.
Roasted Herb Veggie Chips
Even though these aren't really french fries, they're baked chips and those are just as good. These chips are made with veggies, but you wouldn't even know if we didn't tell you! Find the recipe here.
Parmesan Carrot Fries
Baking carrots brings out they're natural sweetness. Pair them with savory cheese for the perfect combination. Find the recipe here.
Mediterranean Chickpea Fries
Another fabulous way to eat chickpeas is this french fries recipe. You won't be disappointed. Find the recipe here.
Crispy Baked Portobello Mushroom Fries
Mushrooms don't have to be a gross food your mom made you choke down. These mushroom fries are crispy and flavorful. Find the recipe here.
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
There's nothing better than golden crispy sweet potato fries. They're sprinkled with garlic, rosemary and sea salt for the best flavor combination. Find the recipe here.
Zucchini “Fries”
These zucchini fries are coated with bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and flavorful spices for the best and crunchiest french fries. Find the recipe here.
Butternut Squash Chips
These baked butternut squash chips are topped with parmesan cheese for the ultimate crunchy, cheesy taste. Check out A Couple Cooks for the recipe.
Baked Polenta Fries With Garlic Tomato Sauce
These polenta fries take minimal effort and still pack a punch. All you do is cut the polenta into strips and bake! Check out Oh My Veggies for the full recipe.
Baked Asparagus Fries With Roasted Garlic Aioli
These crispy asparagus fries are paired with a delicious aioli that can't be beat. Swap Greek yogurt for the mayo for a lighter version! Find the recipe here.
Baked Avocado Fries With Cilantro Lime Dipping Sauce
When avocados are coated in bread crumbs and paired with lime sauce, they're a force to be reckoned with. Check out Le Creme de la Crumb for the recipe.
Crispy Green Beans
Green beans don't just have to be a gross vegetable; they can actually be delicious french fries. Find the delicious recipe here.
Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
If you need a little kick to your fry obsession, try these spicy sweet potato fries. Find the recipe here.
Turnip Disco Fries
These turnip fries are topped with fat-free cheese and fat-free gravy and they taste heavenly. Check out Food Network for the full recipe.
Broccoli Chips
These broccoli chips use the stems of broccoli and panko bread crumbs, for crunchy, yet healthy chips. They'll surely satisfy your french fry craving. Check out Keep It Simple Foods for the recipe.