Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
Crispy Parmesan Potatoes are a quick and simple side dish featuring tender potatoes toasted to golden perfection with a crunchy Parmesan cheese crust. These flavorful, kid-friendly potatoes combine pantry staples to deliver an irresistibly crunchy exterior and a buttery, tender interior, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort.
- Author: Emilly
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Potatoes
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, washed and cut into evenly sized cubes or wedges
Seasoning & Coating
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Prep Your Potatoes: Start by washing and drying your potatoes thoroughly. Cut them into evenly sized cubes or wedges so they cook uniformly and crisp up perfectly.
- Toss with Flavor: In a large bowl, combine your potatoes with olive oil, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until every piece is evenly coated for maximum flavor and crispiness.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Lay the potatoes out in a single layer on a lined baking sheet, ensuring they have enough room. Crowded potatoes will steam instead of crisp.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even browning and crisp texture.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the potatoes for a pop of color and serve immediately to enjoy that irresistible crunch.
Notes
- Dry potatoes well: Moisture keeps potatoes from crisping, so pat them thoroughly dry before seasoning.
- Use high heat: Baking at 425°F ensures a crispy crust without drying out the inside.
- Flip halfway: Turning potatoes mid-bake promotes even crisping and golden edges all around.
- Grate Parmesan fresh: Freshly grated cheese melts and crisps better than pre-shredded varieties.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: Give potatoes space so hot air can circulate and crisp every piece.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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