Description
Crispy baked parmesan garlic fries bring restaurant-quality magic straight to home kitchens. Golden potato wedges seasoned with parmesan and garlic offer a delectable side dish that promises pure comfort and flavor in every crunchy bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large russet potatoes, cut into thin fries
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional, for color)
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Garlic aioli, ranch, or marinara sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Select potatoes with uniform size and shape, preferably russet varieties known for their crisp exterior and fluffy interior.
- Slice potatoes into uniform, slender strips approximately 1/4-inch thick, ensuring consistent cooking and texture throughout.
- Immerse potato strips in ice-cold water for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing excess starch to dissolve and promoting ultimate crispiness.
- Thoroughly drain potato strips and meticulously pat them dry using clean kitchen towels, eliminating moisture that could prevent ideal browning.
- Combine olive oil with aromatic seasonings like garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Gently massage seasoned oil mixture into potato strips, guaranteeing comprehensive and even coating of each individual fry.
- Strategically arrange seasoned fries on parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining ample spacing to facilitate optimal air circulation and prevent soggy results.
- Roast in preheated oven at 425°F for initial 20-minute interval, then carefully rotate fries to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration.
- Continue baking for additional 15-20 minutes until exterior develops a delightful, crisp golden crust and interior remains tender.
- Prepare garlic-infused butter by combining melted butter with finely minced garlic, creating a rich, aromatic drizzle.
- Once fries emerge from oven, immediately cascade garlic butter across surface and generously dust with freshly grated parmesan and chopped parsley.
- Serve piping hot, accompanied by preferred dipping sauces, for maximum flavor and textural enjoyment.
Notes
- Soak potatoes in cold water to achieve maximum crispiness by removing excess starch, ensuring a perfectly crunchy exterior.
- Use a clean kitchen towel to thoroughly dry potato strips, preventing steam and promoting better browning during baking.
- Space fries evenly on the baking sheet to allow hot air circulation, creating uniform golden-brown edges without soggy spots.
- Experiment with alternative seasonings like smoked paprika, Italian herbs, or chili powder to customize flavor profiles and match different meal styles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg