Here’s a crispy Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries recipe—golden on the outside, fluffy inside, and packed with flavor 🧄🧀🍟
Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries (Serves 3–4)
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1–2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 220°C / 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prep the potatoes
- Wash and cut potatoes into even fries.
- Soak in cold water for 20–30 minutes (optional but helps crispiness).
- Drain and pat completely dry.
- Season
- In a large bowl, toss fries with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Bake
- Spread fries in a single layer on the baking sheet (don’t overcrowd).
- Bake 20 minutes, flip, then bake another 15–20 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Add Parmesan
- Remove fries from oven, sprinkle Parmesan evenly over the top.
- Return to oven for 3–5 minutes until cheese melts and lightly browns.
- Finish & serve
- Sprinkle with parsley. Serve hot with ketchup, garlic aioli, or ranch.
Tips for Extra Crispiness
- Use russet potatoes (high starch = crispier fries)
- Dry potatoes thoroughly before oiling
- For ultra-crisp fries, preheat the baking sheet in the oven before adding potatoes
Variations
- Spicy: Add chili flakes or cayenne
- Cheesy overload: Mix Parmesan with mozzarella
- Air fryer: Cook at 200°C / 400°F for 15–18 minutes, shaking halfway
If you want, I can give you a restaurant-style version with garlic butter drizzle or a healthier air-fryer method.
