Oven Baked Garlic Parmesan Potato French Fries Recipe (2024)

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Healthy fries? You’ve got it! These garlic Parmesan potato fries taste amazing, and they are baked, not fried! Golden brown, crispy and so full of flavor, this recipe is a must-make!

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Healthy fries is not an oxymoron! These BAKEDgarlic Parmesan potatofries are so delicious, this recipe almost seems too good to be true! You don’t have to FRYthe fries to make them crispy and yummy. In fact, I don’t even own a deep fryer – the oven can do an amazing job browning and crisping the fries if you use the right technique!

These baked fries are truly loaded with flavor. Salt, pepper, garlic, grated Parmesan and Italian seasoning – mmmmm! Biting into one of these oven fries is like a flavor explosion! I love baking things with garlic and Parmesan – you just can’t go wrong with this combo :) I have other oven baked recipes that use similar technique – check out garlic Parmesan zucchini fries, Parmesan cauliflower and Parmesan-crusted salmon. Yes, when I find something that works so well, it’s hard not to go overboard :)

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How To Make Baked French Fries

Making these oven-baked Parmesan fries is super easy! And cutting the potatoes into fries is super-easy too – you don’t need to have superb knife skills or a special slicing machine! You will laugh when you learn of my potato slicing trick below :)

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  1. Slice the potatoes. To slice the potatoes into fries shape, you just cut them into eights lengthwise. That’s it! No fancy shapes, no potato matchsticks, no nonsense! Yes, these are fairly large fries that are really potato wedges – so what, that’s a “chef’s special” home fries :)
  2. Dry the potatoes with the paper towel to absorb all excess moisture. This willhelp the baked fries be crispy, not soggy!
  3. Put the potato fries in a bowl and toss with olive oil, then toss with grated Parmesan cheese so they are evenly coated on all sides.
  4. Spread the fries on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheets in a single layer, so the fries are not touching each other. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
  5. Baked in a pre-heated 425F oven to 30 minutes, or until the fries are golden-brown.
  6. Sprinkle the baked fries with remaining Parmesan cheese.

There you have it – crispy, delicious and healthy oven-baked french fries! Serve these fries immediately for maximum crispness. Enjoy!

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Crispy Baked Garlic Parmesan Potato Fries

These Parmesan garlic french fries are amazing! They are so addictive, you just can't stop eating them! Best of all, they are BAKED in the oven, not fried! Yes, yummy and healthy french fries - that's a must-make!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Total Time35 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4 servings

Author: MelanieCooks.com

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • Cut a potato in half lengthwise. Then cut each half in half lengthwise (so you have potato quarters). Then cut each quarter of the potato in half lengthwise again (so you have potato eighths, which are in the shape of large fries). Repeat with the remaining potatoes.

  • Take a large piece of paper towel and blot the potato fries on all sides so they are completely dry (wet potatoes will result in soggy fries).

  • Put the dry potatoes in a bowl and pour olive oil over them. Toss with your hands so the potatoes are completely coated with olive oil on all sides.

  • Add 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese to the potatoes, and toss with your hands so the potatoes are evenly coated with Parmesan cheese.

  • Put the potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer, so the fries are not touching. If there is not enough room, use another baking sheet.

  • Sprinkle the fries with salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.

  • Put the fries in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden-brown.

  • Remove the fries from the oven and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

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FAQs

Why my french fries are not crispy in the oven? ›

Turn up the Heat

Try not to overlap the fries so they brown equally, and don't crowd them too tightly in the pan as you'll need to flip the fries halfway through the baking time. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.

Why do you soak fries in water before baking? ›

This step is commonly missed in making homemade fries, but it might be one of the most important! Soaking your fries in cold water helps remove excess starch, which allows for crispy, golden fries! The cold water bath also helps the french fries retain their shape and contributes to a fluffy inside.

How do you keep fries from getting soggy in the oven? ›

Remember, fries are full of water. The more fries you add to a tray, the more steam they'll be releasing in your oven, reducing crispness. Load the oven quickly. This prevents heat loss that can result in soggy fries.

Is it better to fry fries or put them in the oven? ›

There are many advantages of baked fries over fried fries. Baked fries are lower in calories and fat, and they're also much easier to make at home. When you fry potatoes, a lot of the potato's natural nutrients are lost in the process. But when you bake potatoes, they retain more of their vitamins and minerals.

How to make crispy French fries in the oven? ›

First, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Then, spread your French fries out on a parchment-lined baking sheet, making sure none of them are touching (if they're too crowded, they won't get as crispy). Heat them in the oven for about eight to ten minutes, then give them a quick toss.

How to improve oven fries? ›

Bake fries on an open rack for optimum air flow.

"Baking frozen fries on an oven rack ensures even cooking and allows air to flow all around the fries, which increases your chances of getting golden-brown fries from the oven," Harvey said.

How to make homemade fries that aren't soggy? ›

You should dry the fries after rinsing, and then let them sit after tossing with starch to let the starch-crust form. This will also remove excess surface water, which will prevent boil ups. Lastly, if you are worried about it, use less oil and fry in smaller batches.

How do you tell if french fries are done in the oven? ›

Bake until very golden brown and crunchy, about 40 to 45 minutes. You don't need to turn them at all. Serve warm with the fry sauce or sauce(s) of your choosing (see how-to in post).

Why do restaurant fries taste better? ›

Blanching: The Reason Why French Fries Taste Better

Your potatoes need to take two separate dips in hot oil to reach restaurant quality. Oil-blanching is a two-part process that reduces the moisture and starch content in your fries, helping them crisp up.

Do you have to flip french fries in the oven? ›

Bake at 425° F for 25-30 minutes, until they are golden brown and crispy. You do not need to flip the fries during the bake time. I've found that flipping isn't necessary and can cause the fries to break.

Why won t my home fries get crispy? ›

The secret to getting a crispy surface on home fries is to make sure the potatoes aren't warm when you pan-fry them. In this recipe, we precook the potatoes and let them cool to room temperature before they hit the buttered pan, ensuring perfectly crusty and crispy edges.

Why are my frozen fries soggy in the oven? ›

When the fries cook in direct contact with the tray, the heat can cause the frozen fries to steam which ultimately turns them soggy.

Why are my French fries dry? ›

However, the surface reaches 212°F quickly. The water in the fries evaporates. A light, dry crust is formed with holes that allow water to pass through. This is the basis for crispiness.

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