Garlic Fries Recipe

Method

1. 1

   Prep potatoes

   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Rinse the Russet potatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch-thick fries. Place the cut fries in a bowl of cold water to remove surface starch, about 5–10 minutes.

2. 2

   Rinse and soak

   Drain the potatoes and rinse again. Soak the fries in clean cold water for 10 minutes to further remove starch, then drain and pat completely dry with clean towels or a salad spinner to ensure crispiness.

3. 3

   Season and arrange

   Toss the dry potatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread the fries in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded for maximum crispness.

4. 4

   Bake

   Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the fries are golden brown and crispy around the edges.

5. 5

   Make garlic butter

   While the fries bake, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant but not browned.

6. 6

   Toss with garlic butter and finish

   Remove fries from the oven. Pour the garlic butter over the hot fries and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Add paprika and adjust salt if needed.

7. 7

   Serve

   Transfer to a warmed serving platter. Garnish with extra parsley if desired and serve immediately while hot and crispy.