Garlic Parmesan Fries

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword easy-fries-recipe, garlic-parmesan-fries

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 519kcal

Ingredients

4 large russet potatoes scrubbed and peel intact
4 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium head garlic
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp salted butter
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Instructions

Prepare the Fries: Use a sharp knife to slice potatoes into 1/4 inch strips. Place into a large bowl filled with cold water. Let soak for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut the top off the garlic head. Center on an 8 inch piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with 1/2 Tbsp olive oil and season with 1/4 tsp salt. Bring the sides of the foil up to the center and twist. Set aside.
Drain the potatoes and place onto a clean towel. Pat dry with paper towels. Place back into the bowl and pour the remaining 3 1/2 Tbsp olive oil over the potatoes, season with salt and pepper. Toss in the bowl until evenly coated.
Bake: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Arrange fries in a single layer on a large sheet pan sprayed with cooking spray.
Bake fries for 30-35 minutes, flipping the fries halfway way through for even browning. (Place garlic foil packet into the oven with the fries. Check at 14-15 minutes and remove, if golden.)
Prepare Garlic Butter: Melt the butter in a small bowl in the microwave. Squeeze garlic cloves to remove from skin and chop finely. Add the garlic to the butter, mixing to combine. Stir in 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese.
Drizzle the garlic butter over the fries and gently toss to coat. Garnish with the remaining Parmesan and parsley and serve.

Notes

If preferred, you can make the garlic butter on the stovetop. To do so, mince the garlic (Using as many garlic cloves or as few according to your taste) and add to a small saucepan with the butter. Simmer on low for 5 minutes until the garlic is softened and the butter is infused with flavor then add the Parmesan cheese, mix well.

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