Garlic Fries San Francisco
Crispy golden fries tossed with roasted garlic, fresh parsley, and Parmesan cheese. A beloved San Francisco street food that's irresistibly savory and aromatic.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 1 lb russet potatoes
- 6 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cut potatoes into 0.25-inch thick fries. Soak in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 2
Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and light golden. Set aside.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer.
- 4
Drain potatoes and pat dry with paper towels. Working in batches, fry potatoes for 4-5 minutes until light golden. Remove to paper towels.
- 5
Increase oil temperature to 375°F. Fry potatoes again for 2-3 minutes until deep golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- 6
Transfer hot fries to a large bowl. Add roasted garlic with its oil, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
- 7
Add fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese. Toss again until evenly coated. Serve immediately while hot.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- large bowl
- colander
- paper towels
- small skillet
- heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer
- deep-fry thermometer
- slotted spoon
- tongs
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