Garlic Fries San Francisco
Crispy oven-baked fries tossed with garlic-infused oil, fresh parsley, and parmesan—a vegetarian take on the Bay Area classic. Ready in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 1 lb russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
Instructions
- 1
Set the oven to 425°F and wait for the indicator light or beep to signal it has finished preheating, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Rinse the potato under cold running water and scrub the skin with a vegetable brush or clean cloth to remove all dirt.
- 3
Place the potato on a cutting board and slice it lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick planks, like cutting bread; discard the rounded edges.
- 4
Stack each plank and cut it lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick batons—like french fry sticks—so each piece is about 3 inches long.
- 5
Place the potato batons in a large bowl, pour 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over them, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss with your hands until every piece is coated.
- 6
Spread the oiled fries in a single layer on a sheet pan, leaving no overlap; transfer to the preheated oven.
- 7
Roast for 18–20 minutes, stirring the fries halfway through at the 9-minute mark, until the surface is golden brown and crispy at the edges.
- 8
Remove the pan from the oven and set it on a heat-safe surface or trivet so you do not burn your hands.
- 9
Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a small bowl, add the minced garlic, and stir with a spoon until combined.
- 10
Pour the garlic oil over the hot fries in the pan and toss gently with a spatula or spoon until every fry is coated.
- 11
Sprinkle the fresh parsley and parmesan cheese evenly over the fries, then toss one more time to distribute.
- 12
Divide the fries between two bowls or plates and serve immediately while still hot and crispy.
Tools you’ll need
- oven
- vegetable brush
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- large mixing bowl
- sheet pan
- small bowl
- spoon
- spatula
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