Description
Crispy air fryer garlic parmesan fries elevate potato perfection with restaurant-worthy crunch and irresistible flavor. Homemade magic happens when golden potatoes meet zesty garlic and nutty parmesan, promising a delightful snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large russet potatoes (or Yukon Gold)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cleanse and shape russet potatoes into slender batons approximately 1/4-inch thick, removing skin if desired. Immerse potato strips in ice-cold water for half an hour to eliminate surplus starch, ensuring maximum crispness.
- Thoroughly drain potato strips and meticulously blot dry using clean kitchen towels to remove all moisture.
- Massage potato strips with fragrant olive oil, incorporating garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and smoky paprika until evenly coated.
- Activate air fryer and calibrate temperature to 380°F, allowing device to reach optimal heat level for crisp transformation.
- Strategically arrange potato strips in a solitary layer within air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to promote uniform crisping.
- Execute cooking process for 15-18 minutes, pausing midway to agitate basket, ensuring golden-brown exterior and tender interior.
- Simultaneously prepare garlic butter by melting rich butter and infusing with freshly minced garlic for robust flavor profile.
- Upon completion of air frying, immediately drench hot fries with aromatic garlic butter and generously dust with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley, presenting these luxurious crispy fries while piping hot and perfectly seasoned.
Notes
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Idaho for the crispiest results, as they have lower moisture content and create a perfect golden exterior.
- Soaking potatoes removes excess starch, guaranteeing extra crunchiness and preventing soggy fries in the air fryer.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for maximum flavor and avoid pre-packaged grated cheese, which can contain anti-caking agents that reduce melting quality.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure Parmesan cheese is certified gluten-free and replace regular butter with clarified butter or olive oil.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 7200 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg