Truffle Parmesan Fries (Printer-friendly)

Golden crispy fries finished with aromatic truffle oil, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs for an elegant side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 1.5 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Seasoning & Garnish

05 - 2 tablespoons truffle oil
06 - 0.33 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
08 - Salt to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Soak cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat thoroughly dry with a clean kitchen towel.
03 - In a large bowl, toss fries with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Spread fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
05 - Remove fries from oven and immediately transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with truffle oil and toss well to coat.
06 - Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and parsley, then toss again. Season with additional salt if desired.
07 - Transfer to serving dish and serve hot immediately.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • They taste like something you'd pay too much for at a fancy restaurant, but you made them in your own oven.
  • The truffle oil turns ordinary potatoes into something people actually get excited about.
  • You can prep them ahead and bake right before serving, so they're always hot and crispy.
  • Even picky eaters who claim they don't like truffle always go back for seconds.
02 -
  • If you skip drying the potatoes after soaking, they will steam instead of crisp, and you'll end up with sad, floppy fries.
  • Adding the truffle oil after baking preserves its delicate flavor, heating it in the oven destroys the aroma you paid for.
  • Overcrowding the baking sheet traps steam, so use two sheets if you need to and rotate them halfway through.
03 -
  • Invest in a good-quality truffle oil, the cheap stuff often tastes artificial and can ruin the whole dish.
  • If you're making these for a crowd, keep the baked fries warm in a low oven and toss them with oil and cheese just before serving.
  • Leftover fries can be reheated in the oven at 400°F for a few minutes, they won't be quite as crispy, but they're still delicious.
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