Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside these garlic parmesan fries are the ultimate comfort food. Baked to perfection and tossed with a herby garlic sauce and fresh parmesan. You’ll never make another fry again!
Not all fries are the same so here are a few new ones you need to test out – Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, Air Fryer Zucchini Fries or my Air Fryer Avocado Fries.
Easy Garlic Parmesan Fries
If you’re a french fry-lover, these garlic parmesan fries are the recipe for you! Topped with lots of cheese and fresh parsley, you’ll be dipping them into all your favorite condiments year-round. Best of all, they’re quite healthy.
Baked until crispy so you don’t have to feel guilty about eating the entire batch, these simple fries are tossed in olive oil and flipped over halfway through for that lovely golden color. To set them aside from regular ones, they’re also mixed with garlic powder, thyme, and fresh garlic for a burst of flavor.
Soaked and patted dry for best results, this recipe will help you uncover the secrets to truly amazing homemade fries— including which potatoes are best to use. Once they’re out of the oven, good luck ever buying take-out fries again.
Why You’ll Love These Baked French Fries
Just being french fries is already enough to make everyone love them. However, there are other things that make this recipe great too.
- Baked. Crisped up in the oven and not in lots of hot oil, these baked fries get a gold-star for being super healthy.
- Cheesy. Potatoes and cheese are a match made in heaven, which is precisely why these cheesy fries have lots of parmesan on top.
- Prep-ahead. Slice and soak the potatoes in advance so that all you have to do is toss and bake them right before dinner.
- Crowd-pleaser. I’ve yet to meet a person who doesn’t love a crispy french fry dipped in ketchup or aioli. Everyone will enjoy them!
What You’ll Need
Don’t be shy with the parmesan! Check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact ingredient amounts.
- Potatoes
- Olive oil – Avocado oil works too.
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Dried thyme
- Garlic
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley – This is an optional garnish.
What Potatoes Are Best For Homemade Fries?
Dense, low-moisture potatoes like Yukon Gold and Russets are best for making fries at home. Since they don’t have as much water inside that needs to evaporate, this speeds up the cooking process and helps make them extra crispy compared to other potatoes.
How to Make Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries
The secret to crispy garlic parmesan fries is soaking them first and then patting them dry really well. Check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for more detailed instructions.
- Prepare the oven. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Soak the potatoes. Soak the sliced potatoes in a bowl of cold water for 30 minutes. Make sure they’re completely covered and give them a gently stir in the water when you add them in.
- Dry them. Drain the potatoes and lay them on a baking sheet. Pat them dry with a paper towel on all sides. It’s important to get rid of any excess moisture so they can crisp up in the oven.
- Toss the potatoes. Add the potatoes to a large bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, thyme, and garlic. Toss to combine.
- Bake. Arrange the potatoes on the lined baking tray in a single layer. Make sure they don’t overlap. Bake them for 35-40 minutes or until crispy, and flip them over halfway through.
- Serve. Remove them from the oven and season with salt to taste. Sprinkle with parmesan and garnish with parsley. Serve with your favorite condiments.
Tips for Crispy Baked French Fries
Baked french fries are a no-brainer, especially when you can avoid the things that typically cause disaster or less-than-perfect fries.
- Reduce waste. If you hate using lots of paper towels, use a clean kitchen towel to pat down the potatoes.
- Add the cheese at the end. While the thought of melty parmesan cheese may be tempting, don’t add it until the fries are out of the oven. If it goes in the oven, it’ll burn and also make your fries stick to the parchment.
- Set a timer. It can be easy to forget when it’s time to flip the fries over, so set a timer that reminds you to do it.
- Avoid thick cuts. The thicker your potatoes are, the softer and less crispy the fries will turn out. Stick to 1/4″ thickness for best results.
Serving Suggestions
Garlic parmesan fries are a crowd-pleasing appetizer everyone loves. Serve them with ranch, ketchup, mustard, or my Roasted Garlic Aioli. For main dishes, don’t forget to pair them with burgers or chicken tenders for a classic meal. Try them with my Italian Cheeseburgers, Air Fryer Burgers, or Air Fryer Chicken Tenders.
How to Store & Reheat Leftovers
Once fully cooled, refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. To reheat and make them crispy again, place them in the oven at 400F for 5-10 minutes. You can also use the air fryer at 390F for 4-6 minutes.
More Easy Sides
- Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
- Air Fryer Asparagus
- The Best Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
- Mexican Street Corn Dip
- Green Goddess Salad
Crispy Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: French
Description
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside these garlic parmesan fries are the ultimate comfort food. You’ll never make another fry again!
Ingredients
- 5 yukon gold potatoes, sliced into thin fries 1/4″ thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup of grated parmesan cheese
- salt & pepper
- optional: garnish with parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Add sliced potatoes to a large bowl of water, soak for 30 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes, lay on a baking sheet and pat down with a paper towel to dry.
- Add dry potatoes to a large bowl along with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, dry thyme and garlic cloves. Toss to mix everything together.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake 35-40 minutes. Turning half way through.
- Remove from oven when they are slightly browned and crispy.
- Season with salt as needed. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley.
- Serve with ranch, ketchup, or my roasted garlic aioli.
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28 comments on “Crispy Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries”
Wow they look just incredible, the photos! You’ve got me seriously craving for these Crispy Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries, perfect with best chicken burger I bet!
YES! Perfect with the Chicken Burger, in fact thats actually what we ate with it. Too funny! 🙂
It is hard to let go of worry and let God take care of things. These baked fries look amazing!
So hard, but so much easier when we do! 🙂 Thanks so much Tonia!
I used to do that a lot more; carry other’s burdens. But as I get older it gets much easier to let them go – and my own as well. I am in love with these photos and I want these for dinner!
Smart girl, sometimes its so hard when you care about the person to let it go, ya know! But it really is so much healthier to let it go.
Pumped you liked the fries girl and the photos. 🙂
We have been dealing with my hubby being out of a job for over a month but my husband has stayed so confident and just really trust in God’s plan which has in turn helped me to remain calm. He says whenever he starts worry he just stops and prays and it is bring us both closer to God.
Oh I’m sorry Nancy, that is so tough especially with kids. But I LOVE your husbands perspective on it and his faith in the midst of the storms of life. That faith is what holds our heads above the water and gives us hope! I will so be praying for you guys, thank you for your openness! I truly think that we when are open it binds us together and helps us lift each other up! Hugs sweet friend!
So sorry that you have been carrying a burden around like that, but I’m glad to hear that you’ve been able to let it go. Sometimes it’s hard not to do that when it’s your family and friends that you care about so much. These fries look absolutely outstanding by the way! They remind me of the fries you can get at Smash Burger, which I miss so much! I really need to make these!!
Exactly! When you care so much sometimes you take on those burdens and don’t even realize it, ya know. But yes, I’m glad I finally realized it and was able to let it go. Thanks Ashlyn for the encouragement! 🙂
Ok, I’ve never been to smash burger. I don’t think they have them by us but I’ve heard they are amazing. Hope you get a chance to make these fries girl! They are incredible!
I am loving these fries! Skinny, crispy, and garlic?! What more could a girl want in life?!
Right! Heaven I tell you, these fries are heaven!
These fries look amazing, my kids are going to love them!
Thanks Sara! They really will, my 3 year old devoured them!
I’m glad you feel better about letting go! It’s hard not to carry the burdens of others. These fries look delicious! Love how crispy they look!
Sure is.. but feels way better once you let it go. 🙂
Thanks Denise! Hope you get a chance to try these, they are truly amazing!
I love how crispy these baked fries looks and all those herbs, garlic, and parmesan are the perfect way to flavor them!
Right… baked fries can be just as crispy! 🙂
Those fries look fantastic! I love all the seasonings, and that they look so crispy! Definitely trying these out soon!
Hurray! I know you will love it Stacey! 🙂
Girl these fries are absolutely fantastic!!
Ohh.. thanks friend! 🙂
these fries sound so much like the ones at a favorite restaurant of ours, but SO much healthier, and I’m sure even more delicious
for sure healthier and probably just as scrumptious! hope and the fam give it a try
My husband always gets these at one of the restaurants we go to. I love them and so glad to be able to make them at home! Thanks!
Us too, which is why I finally made them at home! 🙂
Yum! I love these fries (any all fries, who am I kidding :))! But these must have outstanding flavor. Did you use a potato cutter to cut these? Or are you just really good at cutting fries haha? Great recipe! And yea… sometimes you just gotta stand aside and “let it go” 🙂
I am by no means a master cutter, but yes I did cut these babies, its a labor of true fry love. 🙂