Description
Crispy garlic parmesan steak fries bring zesty Mediterranean flavors to classic potato wedges, elevating comfort food with bold seasoning and irresistible texture. Perfectly golden and generously topped with herbs and cheese, you’ll savor each mouthwatering bite of this crowd-pleasing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large russet potatoes, scrubbed
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Finishing Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or aluminum foil to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Transform russet potatoes into robust wedges by slicing each potato into 8 thick, uniform sections, creating substantial and hearty fry-like pieces.
- Optional moisture-removal technique involves submerging potato wedges in cold water for half an hour, which helps eliminate excess starch and promotes optimal crispiness. After soaking, thoroughly drain and meticulously pat the wedges completely dry using clean kitchen towels or paper towels.
- Arrange potato wedges on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spread in a single layer without overcrowding to guarantee maximum crispness and even browning.
- Drizzle olive oil generously over the potato wedges, then sprinkle with a blend of minced garlic, grated parmesan cheese, dried herbs, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, coating each wedge thoroughly for maximum flavor infusion.
- Roast the seasoned potato wedges in the preheated oven, flipping them midway through cooking to achieve a golden-brown exterior and tender interior, typically requiring 25-30 minutes of total cooking time.
- Remove from the oven when the fries display a crispy, golden-brown appearance and emit an enticing aroma of garlic and parmesan. Allow to cool slightly before serving to enhance texture and flavor.
Notes
- Soaking potatoes in cold water helps remove excess starch, ensuring extra crispy fries with a golden exterior and fluffy interior.
- Pat wedges completely dry before seasoning to prevent steaming and promote perfect roasting with maximum crispiness.
- Experiment with alternative seasonings like smoked paprika, ranch powder, or cajun spice blend for flavor variations that complement the garlic and parmesan.
- Use high-starch potatoes like Russet or Idaho for the best texture, creating a crunchy outside and soft, pillowy inside when roasted at high temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg