CRISPY BAKED PARMESAN GARLIC FRIES

Extra crispy Parmesan garlic fries are baked in the oven, instead of fried, for a healthier french fry recipe!  Top this Parmesan fries recipe with a bit of garlic and parsley coating for the ultimate gluten-free side dish recipe.

BRING ON THE BAKED GARLIC PARMESAN FRIES!!

Parmesan and garlic are a match made in heaven.  Turn that epic combo into these super crispy baked Parmesan garlic fries and you have yourself a super quick and easy-to-make side dish.

Many times when we go out to eat at restaurants I am hesitant to order fries.  Although potatoes are technically gluten-free, the oil in which restaurants fry them in is generally cross-contaminated with other flour-coated items.

Yucky, bad-for-me oil + traces of wheat flour = an unhappy tummy.

Wanting to healthify the classic french fry recipe, I set out to make these Parmesan garlic fries by baking them in the oven instead of deep frying them.  The goal was to achieve the same ratio of crispy : soft and not sacrifice too much on flavor.

Extra crispy Parmesan garlic fries are baked in the oven, instead of fried, for a healthier french fry recipe! Top them off with a Parmesan, garlic and parsley coating for the ultimate gluten-free side dish recipe.

Ingredients

• 2– 2 ½ lbs russet potatoes
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt divided
• ½ tsp pepper divided
• 2 Tbsp butter*
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• ¾ c Parmesan finely grated
• ¼ c parsley fresh

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Peel and cut potatoes into matchstick slices, ½ - inch wide and ¼ - inch thick.
3. Place potato slices in a gallon zip-top bag and toss with olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
4. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
5. Layer potato slices in a single layer on each baking sheet.
6. Bake fries in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through.
7. During the last five minutes of baking, heat butter and garlic over medium heat in a small saucepan for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. When garlic starts to brown, remove from heat.
8. In a large bowl combine fries, garlic butter, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, Parmesan, and parsley. Toss until fries are evenly coated.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*Can also use vegan butter or olive oil if vegan.

Recipe Source:evolvingtable.com