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French Fry Po’ Boy – Air Fryer and Oven Directions

May 22, 2019 by Kathy Hester 15 Comments

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Traditionally a French Fry Po’ Boy is French fries sandwiched inside of a baguette and smothered with roast beef gravy. In this vegan po boy version, we season and bake the fries to get a crispy crust. We also make a mushroom gravy that adds extra umami to your new favorite sandwich. You’ll never miss the meat and I promise you that you won’t go hungry!

Cajun French Fry Po' Boy with Vegan Mushroom Gravy (Air Fryer and Oven Directions)

Where Did the French Fry Po’ Boy Come From?

New Orleans is known for its delicious food and it’s the home of the French Fry Po’ Boy Sandwich! 

This is another in my series of posts sponsored by the Idaho Potato Commission. I love potatoes and I know you do too!

What Exactly Is a Po’ Boy?

A Po Boy sandwich is a baguette filled with some kind of yummy filling, like these air fryer French fries. You can buy them by the 1/2 or whole, but most of the time even a 1/2 is huge in New Orleans.

Cajun French Fry Po' Boy with Vegan Mushroom Gravy

Why Would You Put Gravy on a Sandwich?

With all that bread you need something saucy to keep your mouth from being dry.

The mushroom gravy here is in between a sauce and a gravy. I did it that way so it wouldn’t soak through the bread.

I hate soggy bread! You can choose not to reduce yours as much if you want to, or you could even just roast some mushrooms to put on your potato po’ boy.

What Does Getting My Sandwich Dressed Mean?

If you visit or live in New Orleans you’ll be asked if you want your po’ boy dressed. It means with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.

Personally, I like mine dressed with slices of ripe tomato, lettuce and a spread of vegan mayo. Top with a little Tabasco, Louisiana hot sauce, or Texas Pete to spice it up a little.

I actually put a few drops of hot sauce on each bite, so I have 

Skip the Bread and Just Make Fancy Fries!

Not in the mood for a sandwich? Make a plate of these fries, topped with gravy, hot sauce and melt a little vegan cheese. Yum!

Vegan Cooking in Your Air Fryer

Where Can I Get More Vegan Air Fryer Recipes?

Get the air fry recipes that I have on the blog here, or buy my new cookbook, Vegan Cooking in Your Air Fryer to get even more recipes.

Make a nice single serving Vegan Air Fryer Carrot Cake Recipe (GF & Oil-Free Options), and make sure to try my air fried chicken-fried soy curls or this cauliflower recipecauliflower recipe in your next Po Boy!

Cajun French Fry Po' Boy with Vegan Mushroom Gravy
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Cajun French Fry Po' Boy with Vegan Mushroom Gravy

New Orleans is known for its delicious food, but did you know that it’s also the home of the French Fry Po’ Boy? Traditionally, French fries are sandwiched inside of a baguette and smothered with roast beef gravy. In this vegan version, we season and bake the fries to get a crispy crust. We also make a mushroom gravy that adds extra umami to your new favorite sandwich. You’ll never miss the meat and I promise you that you won’t go hungry!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fries, sandwich
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 249kcal
Author: Kathy Hester

Ingredients

french fry ingredients

  • 4 medium Idaho russet potatoes cut in half, then into planks
  • 6 cups 1.4 L boiling water, for soaking the potatoes
  • 2 tsp 10 ml olive oil (***or use aquafaba [page 22])
  • 1 tsp 3 g DIY Cajun Seasoning Blend (page 65)
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp granulated garlic
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

Mushroom Gravy Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp 15 ml olive oil (***or use water)
  • 3 cups 225 g chopped mushrooms
  • 2 tsp 10 ml soy sauce (* and **or
  • use coconut aminos)
  • 2 tsp 10 ml vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup 118 ml water
  • 1 tbsp 8 g tapioca starch

Sandwich Options

  • Fresh soft loaf of French or Italian bread (or whole-grain or *gluten-free bread)
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Lettuce
  • Vegan mayo
  • Tabasco or your favorite hot sauce

Instructions

Oven Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and prepare 2 baking sheets by spraying oil or covering with parchment paper.
  • Put the potato planks into a soup pot and add water until it’s about 1 inch above the potatoes. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium and simmer for 4 minutes.
  • Pour into a strainer over the sink and rinse with cold tap water to stop the cooking process.
  • Add the drained potatoes to a large mixing bowl and carefully toss with the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, garlic, and black pepper. Arrange the fries on the baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes, then take the sheets out and flip each fry.
  • Bake on the second side for 10 more minutes. While the potatoes are baking heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot add the mushrooms and saute until they begin to release their juices. Stir in the soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the water and whisk in the tapioca starch. Turn the heat up to medium-high and cook until it thickens.
  • Slice the bread in half lengthwise. Toast the bread if you’d like or cut into smaller sandwich pieces, slather vegan mayo and/or hot sauce on it or, serve it dressed with lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Layer the baked fries over the bottom piece of the bread and spread some of the mushroom mixture on top of the potatoes. Put the top piece of bread on and enjoy!

AirFryer Instructions:

  • Place the cut fries in a heatproof bowl or saucepan. Heat up the water to a boil and then pour over the fries, covering them. I use my tea kettle, but you can even boil the water in a large saucepan and then add in the potatoes when you take it off the heat.
  • Let the potatoes soak in the hot water for 15 minutes then pour into a strainer over the sink. Once mostly dry, toss the fries in the oil or aquafaba, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, garlic, and black pepper.
  • Add the potato mixture to your air fryer basket and cook at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Then shake the basket and cook 5 more minutes.
  • Then raise the heat to 390 degrees and cook for 5 minutes, then shake the basket and cook a final 5 minutes more.
  • Add the drained potatoes to a large mixing bowl and carefully toss with the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, garlic, and black pepper.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the mushrooms and saute until they begin to release their juices. Stir in the soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the water and whisk in the tapioca starch. Turn the heat up to medium-high and cook until it thickens.
  • Slice the bread in half lengthwise. Toast the bread if you’d like or cut into smaller sandwich pieces, slather vegan mayo and/or hot sauce on it or, serve it dressed with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
  • Layer the baked fries over the bottom piece of the bread and spread some of the mushroom mixture on top of the fries. Put the top piece of bread on and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 1154mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2.6mg
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French Fry Po' Boy - Air Fryer and Oven Directions

French Fry Po' Boy - Air Fryer and Oven Directions
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Comments

  1. Linda Whittig says

    April 15, 2016 at 12:47 pm

    These look amazing Kathy!!!

    Reply
  2. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    April 15, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    Wow, that looks and sounds beyond delish!!! Pinned this one for sure! YUM!

    Reply
  3. Aimee says

    April 15, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    I just sort of lingered on that photo for a while with my mouth slightly drooling. That looks AMAZING! Pinned 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      April 15, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    April 16, 2016 at 12:12 am

    Gravy, mushrooms, fried and bread? Sounds perfect to me!

    Reply
  5. Nicole says

    April 16, 2016 at 8:50 am

    I grew up enjoying french fries and gravy so I know I would love this. Those potatoes turned out so nice and crispy too,,,yum!

    Reply
  6. Uma Srinivas says

    April 17, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    Sounds great! looks like perfect with roti’s too 🙂 trying this soon.

    Reply
  7. MPaula says

    April 17, 2016 at 4:32 pm

    No bread for me. Adding cheese curds (do they come vegan) would make Poutine, a classic Canadian dish. I love mushrooms. I can see this gravy on my table often!

    Reply
  8. Linda @ Veganosity says

    April 18, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    Carb out baby! This looks so decadent and delicious. One of these the night before my next long run would be perfect.

    Reply
  9. Gin says

    April 19, 2016 at 11:27 am

    You outdid yourself on this one Kathy. It sounds and looks DELICIOUS!! Pinned and making soon! 🙂

    Reply
  10. maggi says

    June 26, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    this sounds amazing

    Reply
  11. Brianna says

    March 1, 2017 at 5:37 pm

    Could Chick Pea flour be used in place of tapioca starch??

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      March 4, 2017 at 9:58 pm

      I think that could work. Let us know how it is if you try it.

      Reply
  12. Maci says

    July 3, 2017 at 8:58 pm

    Made this tonight and it was amazing ! My son said “once again you’ve blown my mind, mom !” Thanks for sharing this recipe and helping me keep my hero status in the kitchen : 0 )

    Reply
  13. jjm says

    December 27, 2017 at 5:53 am

    *correction: Ingredients: amount of potatoes needed, prep instructions are in recipe.

    Reply

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