Description
Delight in the rich, savory flavors of crispy baked Parmesan garlic fries, perfectly balanced for crunch and tenderness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoky paprika
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and peel the potatoes, then slice them into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Soak the fries in cold water for at least 30 minutes.
- Drain and rinse the fries under cool water, then pat them dry thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Coat the dried fries in the olive oil mixture.
- Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Sprinkle the fries with Parmesan cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Finish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Ensure fries are dry before coating to achieve maximum crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet while baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg