These crispy loaded vegetarian fries are layered with cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, kimchi, and fresh cilantro. Slightly spicy, and so satisfying! Finish with a drizzle of spicy mayo, et voila, the perfect vegetarian snack or appetizer! Keeping it extra easy, this recipe uses frozen French fries.
Ingredients
Cheesy Fries
28ouncepackage frozen french fries, or fries of choice
Fries: Bake according to package (or bake your own!). Sprinkle with salt, as needed. Once the fries are finished cooking, push fries closer together in either one large pile, or 2-4 smaller piles, and top with cheese. Continue baking until the cheese is melted and then set aside.
Carmelized Onions: While fries are cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter or heat oil. Add the onions and cook for 10-12 minutes only stirring very occasionally, until tender and beginning to turn golden brown. Add kimchi, if desired, and continue to cook for 4-5 minutes. *top with kimchi separately if you'd like the added probiotics. Stir in gochujang sauce, remove from heat, and set aside.
Spicy Mayo: Meanwhile, make the spicy mayo in a small bowl by stirring together mayonnaise, shichimi spice, and chili garlic sauce. Taste test and add salt as needed.
Once the fries are done baking and the cheese is melted, place on a large serving tray or plate (or individual plates) and top with caramelized onion and kimchi, drizzle on the spicy mayo, and top with scallions and cilantro for garnish. Sprinkle sesame seeds, too, if desired.
Notes
*Look for cheese specifically labeled vegetarian, if needed.