Baked Garlic Parmesan French Fries
Ingredients
- 4 cups russet potatoes (about 4-5 potatoes, depending on size)
- 2 tbsp olive or canola oil (any cooking oil you have on hand should work)
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt (more or less to taste)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper (more or less to taste)
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp vegan parmesan (can sub for vegan mozzarella or any vegan cheese you have on hand)
Preparation
Peel and slice the potatoes into long, 1/2 to 1 inch thick slices or desired fry shape.
Place the peeled and sliced potatoes in a strainer and run under cold water for at least 30 seconds.
Soak the potatoes in cold water for 1-3 hours (this is optional but lends to crispier fries; if in a time crunch, limit the time or skip altogether).
Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare a large baking sheet by coating with oil or lining with parchment paper.
Once potatoes are done soaking, strain, pat dry and place in a large bowl, then add 2 tbsp of olive or canola oil and toss to coat evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the garlic salt, onion powder, paprika and cornstarch, then pour over fries and toss to coat evenly.
Spread fries evenly on prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not overlapping or touching (you may need a second baking sheet if they don't all fit), then place in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes, flipping halfway, and cook longer if necessary until desired crispiness.
Once the fries are finished baking, place them back in the seasoning bowl and toss in dried parsley, salt, pepper, minced garlic and vegan parmesan until evenly coated.
Serving suggestions
Serve with a side of ketchup, sriracha, spicy mayo, smashed avocado or any of your favorite dips.
