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Garlic Fries San Francisco

Crispy oven-baked fries tossed with roasted garlic, fresh parsley, and parmesan for a Bay Area classic. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
12g
Garlic Fries San Francisco
comfortcasualcalifornianvegetariancrispyfluffyweeknightcasual

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs russet potatoes, medium
  • 6 cloves garlic cloves, peeled
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoons salt
  • ⅓ cup fresh parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set the oven to 425°F and wait until the indicator light signals it has finished preheating, about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Pat each potato dry with paper towels, then place on a cutting board and cut lengthwise into thin fries about 1/4-inch thick and 3 inches long, like steak fries.

  3. 3

    Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl, pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil over them, sprinkle with 0.75 teaspoons of salt, and toss with your hands until every piece is coated.

  4. 4

    Spread the fries in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, then scatter the 6 peeled garlic cloves over the top.

  5. 5

    Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 18–20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the fries are deep golden brown and crispy at the edges.

  6. 6

    Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let it cool for 1 minute, so the oil cools just slightly and won't cause the cheese to clump.

  7. 7

    Pour the hot fries and roasted garlic into a serving bowl or back onto the baking sheet.

  8. 8

    Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the fries, then sprinkle the 0.33 cup grated parmesan and 3 tablespoons chopped parsley evenly over the top.

  9. 9

    Toss gently with a spoon or tongs for about 10 seconds until the cheese, parsley, and garlic are distributed throughout.

Tools you’ll need

  • oven
  • rimmed baking sheet
  • large mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • paper towels
  • rubber spatula or wooden spoon
  • microplane or fine grater

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