17 Crunchy, Salty Low-Carb 'French Fries' We Can't Get Enough Of

Brenda Bennett

January 31, 2024 at 4:34 AM·3 min read

Baked zucchini fries

French fries are one of those foods that make going low-carb impossible. Everyone loves a good crunchy, salty, comforting french fry! It's the high carbs, discomfort and guilt that make me steer away from regular potato french fries, however. Even when they seem like a good idea at the time, the next day tends to make you feel differently.

Best Keto, Low-Carb "French Fries"

These healthy, keto, low-carb French fry alternative recipes make life a little easier as you can enjoy a mock fry that's still just as tasty and comforting. While all of these faux fries aren't completely low-carb per se, they are lower in carbs than typical potato french fries. Plus, all the recipes are gluten-free and some may even fool your kids into trying a veggie they've never tried before—or think they don't like—such as turnips, rutabaga, green beans or eggplant.

Best Types of Vegetables for Low-Carb "French Fries"

Try zucchini fries, green bean fries, polenta fries, eggplant fries, portobello fries and more, in this roundup of easy fries that aren't potato-based.