Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries

Here’s a crispy, flavorful Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries recipe—crispy on the outside, tender inside, and loaded with garlic and cheese.

Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes, cut into fries

• 2–3 tbsp olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1–2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven

   • Preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Prepare potatoes

   • Cut potatoes into ¼–½-inch thick fries.

   • Soak in cold water for 20–30 minutes to remove excess starch (optional but makes them crispier).

   • Drain and pat dry thoroughly.

3. Toss with seasoning

   • In a large bowl, toss fries with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.

4. Bake

   • Spread fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

   • Bake 20–25 minutes, flip halfway through, until golden and crispy.

5. Add Parmesan

   • Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Toss gently to coat.

6. Serve

   • Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm with ketchup, aioli, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips & Variations

• Extra crispy: Bake on a wire rack over the sheet so air circulates around fries.

• Spicy twist: Add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika to the seasoning.

• Cheesy overload: Sprinkle mozzarella or cheddar before the last 5 minutes of baking.

• Garlic oil shortcut: Use garlic-infused olive oil for extra flavor.

If you want, I can make a 3-ingredient shortcut version or an air fryer version that’s even faster and super crispy.