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    Baked French Fries with Garlic & Parmesan Cheese

    Published: Jan 28, 2020 · Modified: Jan 30, 2020 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 55 Comments

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    You will not be able to stop at just one...or 5...of these garlic Parmesan baked French fries. Perfect for game day snacking or serving up with burgers.
    You will not be able to stop at just one...or 5...of these garlic Parmesan fries. Good thing they're baked! Perfect for game day snacking or serving up with burgers. 151 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP | Oven | Homemade | Healthy | Easy | Seasoned | Best | Home Made | Super Bowl Recipes | With Cheese #bakedfrenchfries #ovenbakedfries #healthyfries #vegetarian #superbowlrecipes #wwrecipes #weightwatchers

    Oven baked French fries are the way to go if you are a fry fiend but are steering away from fried food. If I’m going to mindlessly consume golden brown, garlicky, crispy French Fries, it seems prudent to cook them in a way that won’t send my cholesterol sky-rocketing and double my fat cell count in one fell swoop.

    I have somewhat romantic notions about French Fries. Whether dipping Belgian frieten into the nectar of steamed clams or mussels, nibbling on pommes frites alongside a juicy steak au poivre, or munching on British chips from a newspaper cone, fried potatoes have the potential to transport us to quaint bistros in distant lands.

    Having had great success with Baked Zucchini Fries, I wanted to create a French fry recipe using the same method. For this recipe, I slice russet potatoes into thin strips, toss them with olive oil, and bake with garlic until golden brown. While still hot, the fries are tossed with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese. The result? Crispy, savory fries without the guilt.

    Baked French fries in a glass bowl with parsley and Parmesan cheese

    How to make baked French fries crispy:

    There are three key parts to ensuring that baked French fries come out crispy on the outside, tender on the inside.

    It starts with slicing the potatoes thinly. I find that ⅓- to ½-inch thickness works best. Slice each potato into ⅓-inch slices, then cut each of those slices into ⅓-inch strips.

    Next up? This part is key. After slicing the potatoes, dry them VERY well using paper towels or clean kitchen towels.

    The final part of this trifecta is heat. You are not going to be rewarded with crispy fries by cooking them at 350 degrees F. Be bold and crank up the heat to 425 degrees F!

    Serve up these baked Garlic Parmesan Fries for game day. They will disappear in a flash! 151 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP | Oven | Homemade | Healthy | Easy | Seasoned | Best | Home Made | Super Bowl Recipes | With Cheese #bakedfrenchfries #ovenbakedfries #healthyfries #vegetarian #superbowlrecipes #wwrecipes #weightwatchers

    Other tips for making these oven baked fries:

    There are two ways you could go with the garlic. If you prefer a really pungent garlic flavor, add the garlic to the fully baked fries, along with the Parmesan cheese and parsley. If I eat raw garlic like this, it seeps from my pores for the next couple of days (I swear it's true), which makes me a friend to neither vampires nor my family.

    So, I opt for the alternative method, which is adding the garlic in the last 10 minutes of cooking the fries. Ten minutes is just enough cooking time to tone down the pungency without burning the garlic. Burnt garlic is bitter, so I suggest no adding the garlic any sooner.

    Are baked French fries gluten free?

    While many restaurant French fries cooked in a fryer are first dusted with flour, rendering them a "no go" for people with any gluten intolerances, these baked French fries are made without any gluten. Potatoes are naturally gluten free. The only other ingredients used in this recipe are olive oil, salt, Parmesan cheese and parsley - all of which are also gluten free.

    This baked French fries recipe couldn't be easier. A dose of garlic and Parmesan cheese makes them irresistibly good! 151 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP | Oven | Homemade | Healthy | Easy | Seasoned | Best | Home Made | Super Bowl Recipes | With Cheese #bakedfrenchfries #ovenbakedfries #healthyfries #vegetarian #superbowlrecipes #wwrecipes #weightwatchers

    Other light game day recipes:

    Healthy Mediterranean 7-Layer Dip {Cookin' Canuck}
    Turkey Pesto Tortilla Roll Ups {Cookin' Canuck}
    Cauliflower Hot Wings {Organic Authority}
    Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats {Downshiftology}

    You will not be able to stop at just one...or 5...of these garlic Parmesan fries. Good thing they're baked! Perfect for game day snacking or serving up with burgers. 151 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP | Oven | Homemade | Healthy | Easy | Seasoned | Best | Home Made | Super Bowl Recipes | With Cheese #bakedfrenchfries #ovenbakedfries #healthyfries #vegetarian #superbowlrecipes #wwrecipes #weightwatchers

    Baked French Fries with Garlic & Parmesan Cheese

    You will not be able to stop at just one...or 5...of these garlic Parmesan fries. Good thing they're baked! Perfect for game day snacking or serving up with burgers. 151 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP
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    Course: Appetizers, Side Dishes
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Baked French Fries, Garlic Parmesan Fries
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 151.4kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds russet potatoes (about 3 large) unpeeled
    • 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese (see note below)
    • 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
    • Salt to taste
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
    • Cut potatoes lengthwise into slices that are ⅓-inch thick and then cut each slice into ⅓-inch thick strips. Dry the potatoes between paper towels or kitchen towels. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, olive oil, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Divide the potatoes between 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spread into a single layer.
    • Bake until the potatoes are golden brown, about 40 minutes, turning the potatoes every 10 minutes and rotating the racks halfway through baking. In the last 5 minutes, sprinkle the garlic over the fries.
    • Place the cooked potatoes in a large bowl and toss with the Parmesan cheese and parsley. Taste (careful – they’ll be hot!) and season with additional salt if necessary. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 5 (Blue - Freestyle SmartPoints), 5 (Green), 2 (Purple)
    *If you follow a vegetarian diet, be aware that most Parmesan cheese contain animal rennet. Choose a different hard, grate-able cheese for this recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 151.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.4g | Protein: 21.3g | Fat: 4.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 257.5mg | Fiber: 3.7g | Sugar: 1.3g
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    This post was originally published on January 10, 2010 and updated on January 28, 2020.

    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      1. penny aka jeroxie

        January 11, 2010 at 12:12 pm

        I can eat it all! Will be making this with my quail!

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      2. Christine

        January 11, 2010 at 12:02 pm

        Wow, I have to bake these French fries for my family. Honestly speaking, no matter how old we are, how our health situation is, most of us can't resist to try those fries straight out from oven.
        Your baked French fries look so "hot" and good!

        Reply
      3. MaryMoh

        January 11, 2010 at 9:23 am

        Love these. I'm sure they are very addictive. I must try them.

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      4. Cookin' Canuck

        January 11, 2010 at 4:39 am

        Thanks again for all of the comments.

        Denise, the higher oven temperature in this recipe is the key to the golden brown color and crispiness of the outside of these fries. Give it a shot!

        MrsLavendula, deep fried potatoes would work just as well in this recipe. However, if you want something a little healthier, the parchment paper really does make for easy baking and clean-up.

        Reply
      5. bonnie

        January 11, 2010 at 4:39 am

        Oh wow those look awesome, great recipe!!

        Reply
      6. MrsLavendula

        January 11, 2010 at 4:31 am

        in your opinion, would deep fried potatoes still do with this recipe? im such an oven clutz!

        Reply
      7. Claudia

        January 11, 2010 at 3:33 am

        Delicious! I adored baked fries and I'll walk a mile for anything Parmesan on it!

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      8. denise, the prime magpie

        January 11, 2010 at 3:31 am

        These look amazing! I need to kick up my oven temperature when I do baked fries. I think my iffy success with oven-baked crispness has been a hesitation on the baking temperature. Full speed ahead next time!

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      9. Patsyk

        January 11, 2010 at 2:27 am

        those french fries have to be extremely hard to resist! Those flavors all in one bite are fabulous!

        Reply
      10. Mother Rimmy

        January 11, 2010 at 2:24 am

        I'm a fry fanatic! I can't wait to try these. Great photos!

        Reply
      11. Drick

        January 11, 2010 at 1:21 am

        yep, I agree ... a nice big plate would be just great - I pretty much do the same but put parmesan and spices on them before baking....

        Reply
      12. Cyndi

        January 11, 2010 at 12:02 am

        My mouth is watering; must make these sometime.

        Reply
      13. Fuji Mama

        January 10, 2010 at 11:53 pm

        Mmmmm...they sound divine (even without deep frying)! As long as my fries are crispy I'm happy. 🙂

        Reply
      14. Lauren @CoffeeMuffins

        January 10, 2010 at 10:39 pm

        These look great, so crispy! Normally when I make chips I make the fatter kind, but next time I think I'll make french fries. Especially yours with the great flavourings the parmesan in particular caught my attention 🙂

        Sometimes I even make them with turnip instead of potatoes, which is lower carb, but I just make them when I have leftover turnip!

        Reply
      15. Bromography

        January 10, 2010 at 9:58 pm

        This is a dangerous recipe! I could eat these all day.

        Reply
      16. Brie: Le Grand Fromage

        January 10, 2010 at 9:54 pm

        homemade french fries are the best! sometimes the oven baked ones are better than frying them. i also line my cookie sheets with tin foil or parchment paper when cooking - super easy clean up! great job!

        Reply
      17. kathyvegas

        January 10, 2010 at 9:54 pm

        Oh yes! These just look fantastic...garlic fries are all the rage at some of my favorite restaurants.

        Reply
      18. Tasty Trix

        January 10, 2010 at 9:47 pm

        This photo causes instant and profuse salivation, and should come with a warning!

        Reply
      19. laby

        January 10, 2010 at 9:11 pm

        Looks yummy and it's never occurred to me to use parchment under fries but that's a great idea!

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      20. Rochelle

        January 10, 2010 at 8:53 pm

        These fries look great! I make my own too, baking them in the oven but I never thought to use parchment paper to keep them from sticking. That's a great idea that I'll HAVE to remember next time I make some 😀

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