Gridiron Garlic Parmesan Fries (Printable version)

Crispy oven-baked fries with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and herbs. Perfect game-day side or savory snack ready in 50 minutes.

# What you'll need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Seasoning

03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

→ Topping

09 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch thick fries. Pat dry with a clean towel to remove excess moisture.
03 - In a large bowl, toss fries with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and dried parsley until evenly coated.
04 - Spread fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap.
05 - Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until fries are golden and crisp.
06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle immediately with Parmesan cheese, and toss gently to coat.
07 - Transfer to a serving platter, top with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These fries develop the most incredible crispy exterior while staying fluffy inside, a technique I discovered after many soggy attempts.
  • The combination of garlic and Parmesan creates this umami flavor bomb that even my cheese-skeptical brother-in-law asks for seconds of.
02 -
  • Soaking the cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes removes excess starch and drastically improves crispiness, a technique I resisted until comparing side-by-side batches.
  • Parchment paper is non-negotiable unless you enjoy scrubbing burnt cheese from baking sheets for days.
03 -
  • When youre ready to flip the fries halfway through baking, heat the spatula under hot water first so the potatoes dont stick to it, saving you from accidentally tearing your beautifully cut fries.
  • Reserve a small amount of the seasoning mix to sprinkle over the finished fries while theyre still hot, creating layers of flavor that hit your palate at different moments.

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