Parmesan Truffle Fries
These garlicky, crispy baked parmesan truffle fries are coated in truffle oil and tossed with grated parmesan cheese, adding a gourmet twist to the classic snack.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes washed, scrubbed, and cut into ¼-inch wide by 3-inch long strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoons sea salt
- ¼ cup truffle oil
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl with cold water and ice. Set aside for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Drain the potatoes. Using paper towels, pat dry the potatoes well.
- Combine the potatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, and sea salt in a large mixing bowl; toss to coat.
- Arrange the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, flip, and continue to bake for 10 more minutes.
- Remove the fries from the oven and check for crispiness. If they are not golden brown and crispy, flip them over, return them to the oven, and bake for 5 minutes. Repeat this process until the desired level of crispiness is achieved.
- Transfer the fries to a large mixing bowl and drizzle with truffle oil. Gently toss to coat.
- Add the grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley; toss to coat.
- Serve.
Notes
- Potatoes: The best potatoes for making french fries are russet potatoes or Idaho potatoes.
- Soaking the potatoes in ice water removes the starch on the potatoes’ surface and helps the fries to crisp up. After removing the potatoes from the ice water, pat them dry with a paper towel.
- High heat. For crispy potatoes, it is important to cook the potatoes in a very hot oven - bake them at 450˚F.
- Flipping: It is a good idea to flip over the fries during the cooking process, or they might not cook evenly.
- Truffle Oil: If you can, try using all-natural truffle oil for these fries. You can try the fries with black truffle oil or white truffle oil - black truffle oil is more authentic because black truffles are indigenous to France.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 742mg | Potassium: 1067mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg
