Crispy Garlic Parmesan Fries
Deliciously crispy fries infused with garlic and topped with freshly grated Parmesan, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Russet potatoes
- Peanut oil or canola oil or vegetable oil (for frying)
- 3 cloves fresh minced garlic
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fine sea salt or kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley or chives (optional, for garnish)
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Onion powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel the Russet potatoes and cut them into even matchsticks, about ¼-inch thick. Transfer them to a large bowl of cold water to rinse off excess starch and soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Drain and Dry: After soaking, drain the potatoes thoroughly and spread them out on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Pat them completely dry to prevent moisture from causing splatter.
- Blanch the Fries: Heat the frying oil in a large pot or Dutch oven to about 300°F (150°C). Fry the potatoes in batches for 5-7 minutes until pale and cooked through. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack to drain and cool.
- Chill the Fries: Allow the blanched fries to cool completely, even placing them in the fridge for 20-30 minutes to ensure maximum crispiness later.
- Fry to Perfection: Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C). Return the blanched fries to the oil in batches and fry for another 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain the Excess Oil: Remove the crispy fries from the oil and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Combine Flavors: In a large bowl, add the hot fries, freshly minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to coat every fry with the garlic-Parmesan mixture. Add fresh herbs if using.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while hot, and enjoy the scrumptious flavor explosion.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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