Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries
🕒 The Details
- Prep time: 15 mins 🔪
- Cook time: 25–30 mins 🔥
- Servings: 4 people 👨👩👧👦
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 4-5 large Russet potatoes, scrubbed 🥔
- 3 tbsp Olive oil 🫒
- ½ cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 1 tbsp Garlic powder 🧄
- 1 tsp Dried parsley (plus more for garnish) 🌿
- Salt & Pepper to taste 🧂
👩🍳 Let’s Get Cooking!
- Prep the Spuds: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Slice your potatoes into even fry strips (about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick). 🥔🔪
- The Soak: For extra crispiness, soak your sliced potatoes in cold water for 20 minutes. Pat them completely dry with a towel afterward—moisture is the enemy of crunch! 🧤💨
- The Coating: In a large bowl, toss the dry potato strips with olive oil until every surface is coated. 🥣✨
- The Seasoning: Sprinkle in the garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dried parsley. Toss again to ensure even distribution. 🌪️🌿
- Bake: Spread the fries in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan! 🥨🔥
- The Crisp: Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy. ⏲️✅
- The Finale: As soon as they come out of the oven, toss the hot fries with the grated Parmesan cheese so it sticks perfectly. Garnish with fresh parsley. 🧀🌿✨
💡 Top Tip:
Use freshly grated Parmesan rather than the bottled stuff. It melts into the hot fries much better and gives a deeper flavor! 🧤🧀
