The BEST Keto French Fries Recipe (3 Ingredients!)
This keto french fries recipe is made with just 3 ingredients and oven-baked to golden brown perfection. Pair with a yummy dipping sauce like sugar-free ketchup, and enjoy this crispy, gluten-free, keto-friendly fries recipe!
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What Makes This Recipe Great
I’ve done it! I’ve found the perfect, crispy keto french fries! The carbs in regular french fries are just SO high and don’t go with the keto diet. My recipe for low-carb keto fries is made from the root vegetable rutabaga and tastes just like the real deal.
I’ve seen so many recipes out there, and have tried and tried to find something similar to the delicious french fries we all know and love. But until now, low-carb fries like jicama fries, almond flour fries, coconut flour, etc., just haven’t hit the spot. They don’t have the right taste or texture.
Enter, the rutabaga! This root vegetable is pretty easy to find at local grocery stores, and one serving of these delicious low-carb fries is just 93 calories and 5 grams of net carbs! Even better, pair your new beloved keto fries with one of these delicious 10 Keto Burger Recipe Ideas!
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Ingredient Notes
- Rutabagas: Out of all the keto vegetables I tried, rutabagas are the winner. They hold their shape, get crispy edges when roasted, and taste really similar to sweet potatoes. Turnips were my second favorite, but they get a little wiggly. They don’t hold that fry shape when you pick them up. But have a flavor more similar to regular potato fries.
- Avocado Oil & Salt: This is my go-to oil for these keto fries, but you could also use olive oil if you prefer. Salt them to taste.
Recipe Step by Step
I like to bake my fries in the oven instead of deep frying them. To get my keto fries extra crispy, I love using this sheet pan with its wire rack over it. It allows the air to circulate all around and prevents the fries from getting soggy.
- Heat your oven to 425ºF with the oven rack in the middle. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Set in a wire baking rack.
- Toss the rutabaga fries in avocado oil. Lay the fries in an even layer. Season with salt.
- Roast for 40-50 minutes until tender and getting crispy.
- Serve these keto fries warm with your favorite keto dipping sauce like ketchup or ranch!
Expert Tips
- Wire Rack: these keto fries turn out the crispiest when cooked on a wire rack, allowing the air to circulate around the french fry. You can cook them directly on the baking sheet if you don’t have an air fryer. You may need to toss once or twice while roasting for even cooking.
- Air Fryer: You can make these keto fries in your air fryer. Just toss them in the oil, place them in the air fryer basket, and air fry them at 380ºF for 20-30 minutes.
- Carb Count: I’ve found tons of differing carb counts for rutabagas, but the most consistent was around 5-6 net carbs for medium rutabaga (about 1 cup worth).
- My Favorite Dips: What’s a french fry without a dip? These keto dipping sauces make these keto fries even more delicious (and that’s saying a lot!): ketchup (seriously the best Whole30 + keto ketchup!), Whole30 + Keto ranch dressing, and Whole30 + Keto pesto aioli.
- Seasonings: You can switch things up and season these fries however you like. Try garlic salt, garlic powder, black pepper, chili powder, dill, rosemary, etc.
Recipe FAQs
The amount of carbs in one serving of regular french fries is actually super shocking! Plus, if you add regular ketchup or dipping sauce, it’s even higher. For reference, if you order a small from a local fast-food restaurant, the carbs in french fries are about 48 grams! In a small serving of my keto french fries, there are just 5 net carbs!
Yes! I actually really love these keto zucchini fries, but as I mentioned earlier, they feel more like a side dish or appetizer than a real french fry. But they are so good, and you will love them!
Omg, the options are endless! These keto fries pair so well with tons of dishes. My personal favorites: Perfect Keto Burgers, Keto Fish & Chips, and by themselves with my favorite Keto Ranch Dressing.
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The BEST Keto French Fries (3 Ingredients!)
Ingredients
- 2 medium rutabagas, peeled and cut into fry shapes
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Equipment
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 425ºF with the oven rack in the middle. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Set in a wire baking rack.
- Toss the rutabaga keto fries in avocado oil. Lay the fries in an even layer. Season with salt.
- Roast for 40-50 minutes until tender and getting crispy.
- Serve warm with your favorite keto dipping sauce like ketchup or ranch!
- See the Recipe Notes below for more tips, FAQ's and ingredient substitutions.
Notes
Expert Tips
- Wire Rack: these keto fries turn out the crispiest when cooked on a wire rack, allowing the air to circulate around the french fry. You can cook them directly on the baking sheet if you don’t have an air fryer. You may need to toss once or twice while roasting for even cooking.
- Air Fryer: You can make these keto fries in your air fryer. Just toss them in the oil, place them in the air fryer basket, and air fry them at 380ºF for 20-30 minutes.
- Carb Count: I’ve found tons of differing carb counts for rutabagas, but the most consistent was around 5-6 net carbs for medium rutabaga (about 1 cup worth).
- My Favorite Dips: What’s a french fry without a dip? These keto dipping sauces make these keto fries even more delicious (and that’s saying a lot!): ketchup (seriously the best Whole30 + keto ketchup!), Whole30 + Keto ranch dressing, and Whole30 + Keto pesto aioli.
- Seasonings: You can switch things up and season these fries however you like. Try garlic salt, garlic powder, black pepper, chili powder, dill, rosemary, etc.
31 Comments on “The BEST Keto French Fries Recipe (3 Ingredients!)”
In some parts of the country, people call rutagbagas – turnips. Turnips are purple and white with a white flesh. Rutabagas are yellow and brown with a yellow flesh. Which one are you referrering to?
Rutabagas! With the yellow/orange flesh.
Where are you getting the nutrition info for this? When I google rutabagas it gives me 33g carbs with 9g fiber. I much prefer your calculation lmao but I want to make sure I’m not looking at the wrong thing.
I tried these tonight and was surprised how many fries one rutabaga made. They were great! The whole family had a taste and everyone gave a thumbs up. I will be making these again.
Hi Sarah! Right?? This is the BEST hack. I am so happy your family loves them!
These vegetables are called Swedes in UK and Australia.
Wow! Thanks for sharing that!
4 months into a very successful Keto diet and being a Potato lover do miss fries the most :( i have tried maybe 6 batches of Corabi, Rutabaga both and both seem to end up soft and overly sweet (like sweet potato) . Nothing seems to end up with a fries that can stay horizontal if you pick up on one end . i have cut them from 1/2 down to 1/8th inch and the thinner they get the sooner they need to come out of the oven else they go black. i always use Costco brand Avocado Oil as i am okay with that taste. I have tried my Ninja Airfryer which makes awesome chicken wings but seems to do nothing to making fries crispy
what am i doing wrong here?
thanks!
Well you have me stumped Tom! I am not sure why your fries are coming out so soft. Make sure you are baking them on a wire rack so the air circulates and you will get a very crispy french fry. Also toss them completely with avocado oil to help the crisp up.
Soooo excited to try these! Look super simple too. Thanks!
A serving is one medium rutabaga? Is there a gram/ounce count to strive for consistency?
I didn’t actually weigh the rutabagas. Just look for medium sized rutabagas. I sure hope you like them Susan!
at 72 carbs per serving, its not even close to being Keto. I eat less than 20 carbs per day, sometimes less than 10, some days 0. Which is the goal of keto, not having carbs forcing your body to burn ketones instead. You should change the name to low carb, but its not keto.
The carbs are 7.2 grams per serving, not 72 Mark. You’re right though, 72 would be way too much! I sure hope you like them, they are delicious.
I totally want to try these fries. I had one question, I’m allergic to avocados, so what kind of other oils can you use besides avocado oil? Been trying to eat healthier for my pregnancy and just in general. I’m addicted to potato fries right now… & I know they are very high in carbs so this looks like an amazing alternative that will help me satisfy my pregnancy cravings♡
Since you are allergic to avocado oil I would probably use extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil,whichever you prefer Aly. I sure hope you like them and they satisfy your cravings! Congratulations on your pregnancy.
These are SO GOOD! I put a pan of these in the oven, along with a pan w/ regular potatoes for my picky eaters. While I finish cooking our burgers, I’m snacking on these rhutabega fries – they TASTE LIKE CANDY! The family can have regular ol’ potato fries – I’m keeping these for myself!
I am so glad you liked it Barbara!
What you are calling rutabagas are what we always grew as turnips.
Hi Donna – I think it is the color that is different between a rutabaga and a turnip.
While the picture looks similar to a turnip, and it is easy to confuse them, those in the picture are definitely rutabagas. The taste, texture, and color are slightly different. Rutabagas have a more “light burgundy” color around the tops and turnips have purple. You can also make rutabagas into keto “mashed potatoes” Due to the texture, mashing does not work with turnips, although they do make a good potato substitute in stews.
Hi Carol! Thank you for commenting! They are definitely rutabagas!
Delish!
So glad you like them!
I love French fries and this recipe is just formidable!
Thank you for sharing with us.
I sure hope you love these fries as much as I do Isabel! I love that you call them formidable! That is a fantastic description!
How do you cut them into such perfect fries? Is there a certain kitchen tool or appliance? Thank you!
I have a video on the recipe showing how I cut them Linda. Take a look at it. To cut the fries cut the top and bottom off the rutabaga. Then cutting from the top to bottom you cut into about 5 pieces, then cut those pieces into planks. You can also cut the round part off of the rutabaga to make it more square (like you would a potato) and cut those into planks. I WISH there was a tool to cut a perfect fry. Practice makes perfect!
I’m so happy I found you! You give the best easy, tasty keto – whole30 recipes that I can find!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!
Oh my goodness, thank you for your very nice comment Meghan! I am so glad you like my Keto/Whole30 recipes. I have so much fun doing this and it makes it all worthwhile when the recipes are well received. Thanks so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it.
Yes indeed!! I have been using these as a sub the last couple of weeks. I just make a batch for me as my husband won’t quite get on board with rutabagas. I just toss them in the air fryer! Awesomeness!
I am so glad you discovered these fries too Renee! Aren’t they awesome? Hopefully your hubby will come around. They are fantastic in the air fryer!