These low carb keto french fries are everything you'd want in a french fry, minus the carbs! They're crispy on the outside and tender & fluffy on the inside. And they truly are one of the best easy keto appetizers you can make. Plus, these crispy keto french fries have just 3 NET CARBS per serving!
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THE BEST KETO FRENCH FRIES
This keto french fry recipe is easily the number one low carb appetizer or side dish you can make for the keto diet.
And I know what you're thinking. "But Joe, potatoes aren't keto. How can you make low carb fries out of them?"
Well, I'll let you in on a secret: this low carb french fry recipe doesn't have any potatoes in it!
And, let me tell you, although these keto fries aren't made with potatoes, they're just as delicious and taste almost exactly like the real thing!
They're crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfectly salted, and go great with a side of keto ketchup or hot sauce.
Crazy, right?!
Oh, and did I mention that you only need just 3 ingredients to make them? One of which is water!
Seriously, you won't be able to find an easier keto french fries recipe out there than this one.
By the way, if you want to have the ultimate keto fast food at home experience, just pair these fries with these keto chicken nuggets and keto cheese sauce. It truly is a keto match made in heaven.
All of that said, I really have to give a big shoutout to Fan from the YouTube Channel Heavenly Fan. She's the creator of today's recipe and she knocked it out of the park!
So give her a follow if you enjoy these keto fries.
INGREDIENTS
Now, once again, you only need three ingredients to make these keto fries.
And the main ingredient of the fries is going to be the flour of your choice - almond flour or coconut flour.
For the almond flour version, you'll need:
- 1 Cup almond flour
- 3 Teaspoons xanthan gum
- 6 Tbsp hot water
And for the coconut flour version:
- Just less than ½ Cup coconut flour
- 3 Teaspoons xanthan gum
- 7-8 Tbsps. hot water
Of course, you'll also need your choice of oil and salt and pepper for cooking and seasoning the fries as well.
Oh, and by the way, I use almond flour and coconut flour to make these keto hush puppies and almond flour and xanthan gum to make this keto falafel.
So if you're looking for savory appetizer recipes, give those a try next!
KETO FRIENDLY FLOURS FOR KETO FRIES
So, as I mentioned above, for this recipe you can choose between almond flour and coconut flour to make keto fries.
But of course, there will be a few differences in the results depending on which one you use.
For example, coconut flour is a little sweeter than almond flour, which will have a slight effect on the final taste of the dish. Nothing too crazy, but it's just something to keep in mind.
Meanwhile, the almond flour has more of a neutral taste and results in a slightly denser french fry. And this will also create a more french fry like texture.
That said, if you don't have any almond flour available, you can substitute it with either walnut flour or sunflower seed flour at a 1:1 ratio. These flours have a similar carb count and consistency as almond flour, so they work perfectly as a substitute for it.
Whatever flour you decide to use will result in wonderfully crispy keto french fries that I think you'll love.
HOW TO MAKE KETO FRIES
Ok, now that we're all caught up on the ingredients, let's dive into the process!
You'll need just 15 minutes to make these low carb fries -plus 15 minutes of waiting time - and about 10-15 minutes to cook them for this recipe.
And, all you have to do for this recipe is 3 easy steps - make the dough, cut it into strips, and fry or bake it.
Yup, it's that simple!
STEP 1: MAKING THE DOUGH
So, you'll want to start by combining either your almond flour and xanthan gum, or coconut flour and xanthan gum in a mixing bowl.
Then, pour in your water and mix or knead everything until well combined - it should create a very sticky dough.
Also, make sure your water is HOT for this step! Just using cold, or room temperature water, won't have the same effect on the dough.
Now, once you've added the water, you'll want to let the dough rest for 15 minutes, just so that it becomes less sticky, and more "workable".
STEP 2: MAKING THE FRIES
So, after the dough has had a chance to rest, it should be a lot easier to work with.
And, at this point, you'll want to place it between 2 sheets of parchment paper, and roll it out into the shape of a rectangle - that's about ¼ centimeter in thickness.
Then, you'll want to cut the flattened dough into 25-30 slim strips to shape your keto french fries.
Now, once you've shaped them, it's time to cook them!
And you can choose to either fry them on the stovetop or bake them in the oven.
Feel free to experiment with both methods and see which one you like more.
STEP 3A: STOVETOP FRYING METHOD
To fry them on the stovetop, start by putting a generous amount of oil in a medium-sized pan over medium-to-low heat.
And you'll want to add enough oil to cover the fries, so a little over ¼ cm from the bottom of the pan should do the trick.
Then, once the oil is hot enough, gently place the dough strips into the pan, and fry them until golden brown on all sides.
Now, when they've turned golden brown, you can transfer them to a drying rack, or a plate lined with paper towels. I recommend using a paper towel-lined plate, as it will remove the excess grease from your fries and keep them from becoming soggy.
Lastly, sprinkle the desired amount of salt on the fries, and enjoy them alone or with your favorite dipping sauce!
STEP 3B: OVEN METHOD
Now, if you'd rather cook these in the oven, the first thing you'll want to do is preheat it to 400°F (or 200°C).
Then you'll want to line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease it with oil.
Next, you'll want to arrange the strips of dough on the tray, and brush them with more oil. And try to be generous with the amount you use to make your french fries as crispy as possible!
So, after you've got the strips of dough coated with oil, you'll want to bake them for about 10-15 minutes.
By the way, while they're cooking, you'll want to move them around every 5 minutes or so to make sure they bake evenly on all sides.
Then, after they're done cooking, you'll want to transfer your finished keto fries to a drying rack or a plate lined with paper towels to eliminate the excess oil.
And, of course, at this point, you'll want to coat the fries with salt and pepper, or a seasoning of your choice!
STORING YOUR KETO FRENCH FRIES
So once you've had your fix of these crispy keto french fries, you'll definitely want to store the rest for later.
They will stay good in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
And the best part about this recipe might be that it makes for excellent frozen french fries too.
So, if you always want to have keto fries on hand, make some extra, and you can store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
As I mentioned earlier, no matter what flour you use to make your keto fries, they will have just 3 NET CARBS per serving.
And if you're interested, the detailed breakdown of the two versions is as follows:
Each serving - around 8 fries - of the almond flour version has:
- 161 Calories
- 11.2g Fat
- 7.75g Carbs
- 4.75g Fiber
- 3 NET CARBS
- 6.25g Protein
And for the coconut flour version:
- 49 Calories
- 2g Fat
- 9.75g Carbs
- 6.75g Fiber
- 3 NET CARBS
- 2.25g Protein
Now, both recipes make four servings of low carb french fries, so you can just divide however many fries you made by four to make one serving - usually this will be around 8 fries.
Wrapping Things Up
Once I got a taste of these fries, I started making them weekly. And you'll probably end up doing the same.
Honestly, I make these all the time for my family & friends, and it blows their mind that they're low carb keto fries.
Anyway, I hope you love this keto french fry recipe as much as my family and I do.
As always, if you try it, be sure to let me know what version you tried and how it went!
More Low Carb Recipes
If you're looking for more low carb keto recipes, we have a ton on the blog that I think you'll really like!
Give one of these a try next:
Keto French Fries | The Best Low Carb French Fry Recipe
These low carb keto french fries are everything you'd want in a french fry, minus the carbs! They're crispy on the outside and tender & fluffy on the inside. And they truly are one of the best easy keto appetizers you can make. Plus, every serving of these french fries has just 3 NET CARBS!
Ingredients
For the almond flour version, you'll need:
- 1 Cup (100g) almond flour
- 3 Teaspoons (8g) xanthan gum
- 6 Tbsp (60g) hot water
And for the coconut flour version:
- Just less than ½ Cup (50g) coconut flour
- 3 Teaspoons (8g) xanthan gum
- 7-8 Tbsps. (75-90g) hot water
Instructions
Frying Method:
- Place almond flour (or coconut flour) and xanthan gum in a mixing bowl and mix well.
- Add in hot water and mix/knead the dough until all the ingredients are blended together - it will be very sticky.
- Leave the dough to rest for 15 minutes.
- After it rests and sets, you can roll it out into the shape of a rectangle between 2 sheets of parchment paper until it reaches ¼ cm in thickness.
- Then when you've got it rolled out, cut it into about 25-30 slim strips (french fry shapes).
- Add in a generous amount of oil (enough to cover the fries) to a medium-sized pan and put it on medium to low heat.
- Gently place the dough strips in the pan and fry them till they are golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any extra grease.
- Sprinkle salt on the fries and enjoy!
Oven Method:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (or 200°C).
- Place the dough strips on a baking tray (lined with a baking sheet or parchment paper and greased with oil).
- Brush a generous amount of oil on top of the to-be French fries and bake until the fries are golden brown (10-15mins) - Toss them around every 5-ish minutes to make sure they bake evenly on all sides.
- Transfer the fries to a plate lined with paper towels (to remove access oil).
- Sprinkle with and enjoy!
Notes
The scale up function does not change the gram measurements.
The Nutritional information in this recipe card is for the coconut flour version of these french fries. See above for the almond flour information.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
Around 8 French FriesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 49Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 9.75gFiber: 6.75gSugar: 0gProtein: 2.25g
Martha
I don’t understand the process to make this .. do you have a video ?
Brendan Cunningham
Yes we have a video on our Instagram page! https://www.instagram.com/reel/CTr0dtmAthM/
Sabina
Can you make these in a air fryer?
Brendan Cunningham
Yes! Try 400°F for about 6 minutes (flip halfway through) or until crispy
Bev Loos
Wondering what kind of oil did you use to fry them?
Brendan Cunningham
Vegetable oil but any oil works!
Carmen
This is a Keto recipe, usually olive oil, avocado oil or coconut oil. DO NOT USE VEGETABLE OIL
BlandoBrand
Sounds really good. I’m going to try these tomorrow or the next day
To make these weekly do you divide the dough into 4 servings and store the extra raw dough in plastic baggies and put in fridge uncooked???
Joe Duff
That should work 🙂
Veronica
Can we substitute the xantham gum, with flaxseed?
Brendan Cunningham
We've never tried it and are not sure how they'll turn but you can give it a go!
Laurie
Have you tried these in an air fryer? I’m curious if they’d come out ok. I look forward to experimenting
Brendan Cunningham
Air fryer works pretty well!
Becky
Do you freeze them cooked or uncooked?
Brendan Cunningham
You can do either! If you're freezing the uncooked dough cut the fries first.
Nancy
Can you freeze uncooked and then air fry them?
Brendan Cunningham
Yes! Just make sure to cut the fries first before freezing.
teresa heitz
we just made the coconut flour fries and hubby is very happy altho we will ad some salt to dough next time we make them. but for now, i made extra dough , cut into fries and stashed in freezer. so my question is, do i thaw them b4 frying or pop in skillet still frozen?
Brendan Cunningham
I'm glad he liked them! You can actually do either, they'll just take longer to fry if frozen.
Divya
How about Airfryer Method temparature settings.? Please assist
Brendan Cunningham
Try 400°F for about 6 minutes (flip halfway through) or until crispy.
Stacy N Puckett
I added mashed potatoe extract and yummmm
Claire
These look great but I can’t get hold of xanthan gum in the UK unless I pay silly price / postage.
Anything I can use in place of it please?
Joe Duff
Arrow root will most likely work in its place.
Brendan Cunningham
After!
Mark
They sell it on Tesco and Sainsbury
alice Hughes-thomas
Xanthium gum will be in the free from aisle of most supermarkets. Near the gluten free baking stuff. I got mine in sainsburys.
Maria
Tesco has it!
Janice
By far the best tasting keto french fries I've made. I was surprised by how much they taste like regular french fries. Great recipe!
Catherine
AMAZING! I've made a few keto french fry recipes before and I haven't liked any of them. These were so good! Thanks - Catherine
Bill
Love these - it was the only thing I’d missed since going Keto just over a year ago - these (fried) are lovely.
DH
Wow. I'm basically speechless. In my experience, usually when recipes say it taste like the real thing, it doesn't. But these "fries" (it really doesn't even need the air quotations), they really do taste like the real thing. And it was so simple to make! I tossed mine in a cajun spice mix for flavor.
Natasha
These are so good! I’ve made them the coconut flour and almond flour way and both are amazing! My kids really like them too, thanks for the delicious healthy French fry alternative!
Alex
Made them last night, best French fry alternative I’ve tried! Thanks:)
Tammy
These were crazy good.
Jen
Delicious! I love how crispy they turn out.
Huey
Made these as a late night snack and they totally hit the spot!
Johnathan
Surprised by how crispy they were. I’ve made jicama fries and don’t like the texture. These were spot on fries!
Jackie
These are simply incredible!
Alexandra N.
Favorite keto recipe ever!!!
Madison
🍟🔥
Patty
Super tasty!
Henry L
Best fries I’ve had since going keto!
Lydia
If someone gave me one of these I would be convinced they are actual french fries. Blown away by the texture and flavor of these!!! I made them with almond flour and am going to try using coconut flour next to compare. Thanks!
Faye
What if you wanted to cook them in the air fryer?.
Brendan Cunningham
You can cook them in the air fryer! 400°F for about 6 minutes or until crispy.
Betty
The only keto fry recipe ya need.
Scarlett p
So close to real fries. Can’t believe only three ingredients make these!
Mel
By far the best low carb french fries I've had. Bravo!
Mallory
Even my kids like them.
Madelyn
Turned out just as described! Fluffy inside, crispy outside, tasted like real fries. Going to be making this recipe at least once a week.
Beverly
These keto fries are the bomb dot com.
Janna
Tasty late night snack!
Rob
So crispy and good
Micahela
I give these 🍟 a 5/5 super crunchy, and crispy!!
Maeve
10000x better than the other low carb fries I've made!!
Garrett
Wow, these actually tasted pretty close to a French fry. Much better than any other keto fry recipe I’ve made anyways.
Henry
Fried half and baked half, both turned out delicious! Amazing low carb french fries!
Irb
Can you airfry these?
Brendan Cunningham
Yes! Try 400°F for about 6 minutes or until crispy
Meg
Really nice cripiness to these. They’re not exactly like French fries, but close enough.
Alexis
Can you make these in the air fryer? If so how long?
I'm Hungry
Yes, about 6 minutes at 400F.
Jonathan
I just made these and they’re so good!
Jenny
Literally in love with this recipe. They come out perfect every time!!!
Nikki
Saw these on your insta story yesterday and just made them. They are incredible for how low carb fries!!!
Genny
These fries are wonderful. Thanks
Morgan B
These dipped in SF ketchup, I'm in heaven.
Wanda
I was making these and my kids were convinced they wouldn't be close to real fries...they were wrong. And they loved them!
Patrick Cole
What kind of oil do you dry them in? And at what stove top setting?
I'm Hungry
Any oil will work and medium-low.
Katie
Fried perfectly.
Madison
Best keto fries out there.
BC
Perfect keto fries.
Camila
Whoah these were crazy legit
Michno
Eating these as I type this, and I can’t believe how good these are.
Rea
These are outstanding! Have made them quite a few times now and love them more and more each one.
Arianna
Unbelievable for only have a few carbs in a serving! Process to make was simple too.
Lauren Schmidt
Favorite keto recipe ever!! Literally make it almost every night.
Anderson
These fries are the best. Can't stop making this recipe.
Loretta
I've made them in the oven and fried. I like frying them much better but cooking them in the oven was pretty good too!
Ryan
Will def make again.
Barb
I ate them with your chicken nuggets and the combination was something I never thought I'd be able to have on keto. DELICIOUS!
Rory
These are everything you'd want in a french fry!
Tina D.
Seriously tasted like I ordered them at a restaurant!
Diana
My kids loved them for lunch!! This recipe is an amazing low carb healthy french fry alternative!
The Jacobs
We made these for the first time tonight and loved them!!!
keto forever
I am in love....with these french fries
Laurie
My daughter thought I door dashed these from a restaurant. So yeah they're amazing for keto french fries!
Antonia L
Its insane how good these are, highly recommend making them!!
Collen
I could eat these every single day. So damn good!!
Marcy
Made them just now, and all I can say is that they are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Colleen P
These totally taste (and look) like regular french fries!!
Honey
We’ve made these the past 3 nights! Can’t stop eating them.
Jen
Just perfect every single time that I make them! Fried or baked!!!
Garrett
Just made and can say these keto fries are 5/5 legit!!!
Brittany
Saw your video on IG and made these on the spot...AMAZING!!!!
Barbara
I have made them with the almond flour and the coconut flour and I can't decide which one I like better. Both are superb!!
Mariah
Just made the fries, they're unbelievable!!!
Joan
My husband is not doing keto and he loved these fries!!!
Liz
The best, and I mean THE BEST low carb fries that you'll make. Literally have made these everyday since I tried them!
Anastashia
Very crispy and close to real french fries.
Reily
Came out well baked and fried.
Mia
Ridiculously good french fries for keto! My kids loved them too!
Fred
The fries are super close in texture to regular french fries. We very much enjoyed them.
Mandy
very delicious french fries if you are keto.
Benny
I had them on the side with a bundles burger. Delicious fast food style meal at home!
Sherri
My favorite keto french fries that I have made. They were good fried in oil and air fried.
Mikayla
Can't put into words how clutch these are. Making keto easy!!!
Ed
Unreal. Every time.
Livy
Honestly the best low carb french fries I have made and they were excellent with your keto chicken nuggets recipe!
Sean
Can't get enough of these fries!
Queen
Legitimately are like actual french fries. Love this recipe!!
Paula
Love these low carb keto french fries so much!
Kim
Best keto fries ever!
Lisa
Thank you for another amazing recipe! My husband was skeptical when I told him the ingredients, lets just say there were none left over 😎
Damian
These are legit af for being keto.
Kaira
Put some garlic salt on them and they were delish!!
Devin
If I were stranded on an island, these are what I'd bring 🙂
Nox
Turned out great!
Tammy
Legit french fries wow!
Martin
I wish I could bring these to restaurants with me!
Paige
McDonald’s needs to start selling these.
Edith
Yummerz
Mitch
🍟🔥
Shelly Lauld
Very good french fries that are low in carbs.
Cecile
Amazing recipe I was so happy that they came out like french fries!!
Amy Shaw
Has anyone tried these with cheddar chees melted on them, like cheese fries? Also, anyone like one flour over another? I have both, but coconut just sounds better!
Brendan Cunningham
Cheddar cheese melted on top is an awesome idea!!
Jon
These fries were yummy!
Lea Balstro
If a keto recipe came from heaven it's this one.
Tom
These are THE BEST.
Mark C
These turned out crispy and crunchy!
Jessy
No words to describe how good these are, you have to try them if you haven't!!
Pat
The reviews didn’t lie! These are great.
Mark
Best keto recipe ever.
RICK
5 stars
Sam
Super!
Juliet
These are as close to actual french fries you can make on keto. I ate them with sugar free ketchup on the side with a burger on a lettuce wrap. New fav meal!
Maria L.
Nothing comes close to these keto fries!
Erika
This was THE BEST!!!! It is mind blowing how great these are!!! What a great recipe! Keep up the great work. You are appreciated!!!
Brendan Cunningham
Thanks Erika!! So glad you liked the fries 🙂
May
Wow these french fries were good!
Kathleen
Mine came out more like little breadsticks than French fries (air fryer). Not gonna lie. I loved them! Dipped them in my home made ranch dressing. Maybe I overcooked them tho.
Leah Clark
You have literally changed my life with this recipe!! So amazing!! Thank you!!!
Brendan Cunningham
We're so happy you like the fries!!