Crispy Garlic Parmesan & Parsley Fries
Golden, crispy fries tossed in olive oil, garlic, Parmesan, and fresh parsley — the perfect side dish or snack. Oven-baked for convenience, or air-fried for extra crunch.
Prep time
40 min
Cook time
30 min
Serves
Ingredients
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- 4 largerusset potatoes, cut into ¼-inch fries
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 3 clovesgarlic, minced
- 1 tspcornstarch
- ½ tsppaprika
- ¼ cupgrated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tspsalt (or to taste)
- ¼ tspblack pepper (or to taste)
Ingredients
- 4 largerusset potatoes, cut into ¼-inch fries
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 3 clovesgarlic, minced
- 1 tspcornstarch
- ½ tsppaprika
- ¼ cupgrated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tspsalt (or to taste)
- ¼ tspblack pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
Oven-Baked
- 1
After cutting your potatoes into fries, place them in a large bowl of cold water and let them soak for 30 minutes. This draws out the excess starch and is the first step to getting that perfect crispy exterior.
- 2
Drain the fries and dry them thoroughly — and I mean thoroughly! I individually dry each fry with a clean cloth or paper towel. The drier they are, the crispier they'll get in the oven. Any moisture left on the fry will steam instead of crisp.
- 3
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 4
In a large bowl, toss the dried fries with olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- 5
Spread fries in a single layer on the baking sheet, making sure they're not crowded. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- 6
Remove from oven, sprinkle with Parmesan and chopped parsley, and toss gently to coat while warm. Serve immediately.
Air Fryer Option
- 1
After cutting your potatoes into fries, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes, then dry each fry individually with a cloth or paper towel — the drier the fry, the crispier the result.
- 2
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- 3
Toss the dried fries with olive oil, garlic, paprika, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Place fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Cook for 15–20 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- 5
Toss with Parmesan and parsley while hot, then serve immediately.
Melissa's Notes
The key to extra crispy fries: soak in cold water for 30 minutes after cutting, then dry each fry individually — soaking and drying thoroughly is what gives you that crispy outside with a soft, fluffy center. Air fryer option: 400°F for 15–20 minutes, shaking halfway. Cook in batches so fries aren't crowded.
Nutrition Information
Per serving — based on 4 servings
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
This recipe works well with Smoky Chipotle Fry Sauce
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