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Parmesan and Garlic Wedge Fries

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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 02/17/2015

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I love fries.  Way too much I think.  Usually I like my fries to be thin, but the real way I love my fries is extra crispy!  That browned crispy exterior just gets me every time.  Typically you can only get that crispiness from frying the potatoes, but now you can lose that hassle and extra fat and bake these wedge fries instead!

Parmesan and Garlic Wedge Fries - Sometimes you just want a good fry... deliciously crispy on the outside and hot and fluffy on the inside. These wedge fries are seasoned to perfection!

These wedge fries are family friendly, my kids loved them!  Because really, what kid doesn’t love a good french fry?

In the past, I’ve had issues with baking fries… the never seemed to get crispy enough, were too oily, or just not seasoned well enough.  And in all honesty, a few of these fries didn’t get as well done as I’d like, but that’s because I cut them a little too thick.  Oh well 🙂

Those couple of fries aside, I found a method that lends to perfectly crispy exteriors, every time!  Instead of putting the potatoes on a cold baking sheet and then into the hot oven, preheat your baking sheet in the oven first.  Then when you put your potatoes on it, you’ll hear a sizzle as they hit the pan.  Ahhhh, that sizzle… it’s a wonderful sound isn’t it?  This ensures a great crispy outside of the fry, and they don’t stick to the pan!

I chose a garlic, parmesan and herb coating for my fries, but feel free to switch that out for any seasonings you prefer 🙂  You can also make any dipping sauce you’d like.  I went simple on this one and just cracked some black pepper over some ketchup and called it a day.  I wanted the seasonings on the outside to really shine through and not get drowned out in the dipping sauce.

Making these fries is ridiculously simple… just cut a russet or Idaho potato in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 4 long strips.  So you end up with 8 total wedges out of the 1 potato.  Repeat that for the remaining 2 potatoes and place them in a large bowl.  Top with salt, pepper, grated parmesan, minced parsley, dried thyme, minced garlic and olive oil.  Toss them all together.

Pull your preheated baking sheet out of the oven, add a little oil or cooking spray, then place potatoes on the baking sheet and bake at 375 for 30 minutes.  I flipped my potato wedges over halfway through cooking.

And that’s it.  Simple right?  Once you take the fries out of the oven, garnish with some fresh parsley, thyme and more parmesan cheese… because everything is better with more cheese 😉

Parmesan and Garlic Wedge Fries - Sometimes you just want a good fry... deliciously crispy on the outside and hot and fluffy on the inside.  These wedge fries are seasoned to perfection!

Parmesan and Garlic Wedge Fries - Sometimes you just want a good fry... deliciously crispy on the outside and hot and fluffy on the inside.  These wedge fries are seasoned to perfection!

These fries would go great with just about anything.  I served them alongside my Beef Stroganoff, but they would also go really well with my Turkey Chili, Stuffed Flank Steak, or Heroin Chicken Tenders 🙂

Parmesan and Garlic Wedge Fries - Sometimes you just want a good fry... deliciously crispy on the outside and hot and fluffy on the inside.  These wedge fries are seasoned to perfection!

Perfectly soft and fluffy on the inside!

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Parmesan and Garlic Wedge Fries - Sometimes you just want a good fry... deliciously crispy on the outside and hot and fluffy on the inside.  These wedge fries are seasoned to perfection!

Recipe adapted from Damn Delicious

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Parmesan and Garlic Wedge Fries - Sometimes you just want a good fry... deliciously crispy on the outside and hot and fluffy on the inside. These wedge fries are seasoned to perfection!

Parmesan and Garlic Wedge Fries

4.75 from 4 votes
Author: The Chunky Chef
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Sometimes you just want a good fry... deliciously crispy on the outside and hot and fluffy on the inside. These wedge fries are seasoned to perfection!

Ingredients

  • 3 russet or Idaho potatoes cut into 8 long wedges each (total of 24)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley minced
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • Minced fresh parsley for garnish
  • Minced fresh thyme for garnish
  • Extra grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place a baking sheet in the oven to preheat as well. Once preheated, remove from oven and lightly oil or spray with cooking spray.
  • Place potatoes in a large bowl and add grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried thyme leaves, salt and pepper, minced parsley, and olive oil. Toss to combine well.
  • Place potatoes in a single layer onto the preheated baking sheet.
  • Place into oven and bake for 30 minutes, turning over halfway through, or until golden brown and crisp.
  • Use the broiler if you'd like to get them extra crispy.
  • Serve garnished with additional minced parsley, minced thyme and grated Parmesan cheese.

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The Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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  1. BossyJJ says

    Posted on 1/19 at 11:14 am

    I just like to say as a 60 year old Grandma, you can never be too old to learn new tricks….Your recipes are simple, creative, and delicious. Thank you for giving us more to try in this awful time in our lives, gives me something to look forward to.

    Reply
  2. vivian says

    Posted on 12/11 at 11:52 am

    Delicious potatoes. Had to cook longer and at 400 in my slow oven, but my potatoes were huge, so that might be a factor. Love the fresh herbs on top. Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
  3. Anne says

    Posted on 8/4 at 9:06 pm

    I wish your recipes included nutritional information.

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 8/4 at 10:00 pm

      Hi Anne 🙂 I don’t provide full nutritional information, as I’m not a nutritionist and don’t want to inadvertently give false information. Feel free to copy and paste the recipe into your favorite online nutritional calculator 🙂

      Reply
    • Duane says

      Posted on 4/8 at 8:23 pm

      All you really need to know is stuff that tastes good will make you fat….

      Reply
  4. Lou Lou Girls says

    Posted on 3/2 at 1:25 pm

    Super yummy recipe! This looks so amazing. Pinned and tweeted. We love to party with you, so I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm.. Have an amazing day! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 3/2 at 3:07 pm

      Thank you very much! 🙂 I’ll definitely see you this evening 😀

      Reply
  5. K says

    Posted on 2/28 at 4:35 pm

    hi girly!
    I’m starting a new link party over at my blog on Tuesdays and id love for you to stop by and share a post!

    -K
    http://peeledwellness.com

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 2/28 at 9:32 pm

      Hello there! I’d love to stop by, thank you for inviting me 😀

      Reply
  6. Elaine says

    Posted on 2/25 at 8:30 pm

    Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday!! Hope you come back tomorrow and share some more stuff!! Pinned!!
    http://www.cookinandcraftin.com/my-2-favorite-things-on-thursday-link-party8/

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 2/26 at 7:04 am

      Thank you, I’ll be sure to stop by 😀

      Reply
  7. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says

    Posted on 2/23 at 9:05 pm

    Wow, these look crispy, delicious, and packed with flavor! Fry perfection! 🙂

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 2/23 at 9:14 pm

      Thank you!! They were soooo flavorful 😀 😀

      Reply
  8. Miz Helen says

    Posted on 2/23 at 1:07 pm

    I can’t wait to try your awesome Parmesan Garlic Wedge Fries, wow! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your post with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 2/23 at 2:35 pm

      Thank you! I hope you LOVE them 🙂

      Reply
  9. Thao @ In Good Flavor says

    Posted on 2/20 at 9:56 am

    These fries looking sooooooo good, Amanda! Thanks for the tip on preheating the baking sheet…it makes perfect sense. I’ll have to try it out.

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 2/20 at 1:26 pm

      Thank you so much Thao! 🙂 I hope you love the new method!

      Reply
  10. Free says

    Posted on 2/19 at 10:45 am

    This would make a great lunch snack for my little one!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 2/19 at 3:11 pm

      Definitely! My 5 year old went to town on these and loved every bite 🙂

      Reply
  11. Anita says

    Posted on 2/18 at 11:32 pm

    I love your idea for making the fries crispier. I love crispy, and I never quite get them quite crispy enough when baking. Thanks for the tip! The seasonings look yummy too!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 2/19 at 8:24 am

      Thank you and you are so welcome! 😀

      Reply
  12. Kate says

    Posted on 2/18 at 10:02 pm

    These would have so much flavor. They are up next when I am putting together a potato side!! Thanks.

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 2/19 at 8:24 am

      Thank you! I hope you LOVE them 😀

      Reply
  13. Dini @ Giramuk's Kitchen says

    Posted on 2/18 at 12:40 am

    Holy cow! Those fries look AWESOME! I always crave for fries, but hate the soggy kind – so this looks and sounds perfect for me… I am pinning this and making this super soon!
    plus I do love the sound of the sizzle too… yum!!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 2/18 at 8:00 am

      Thank you so much!! Soggy fries are always such a disappointment aren’t they? I hope you LOVE these 😀

      Reply
  14. Aunt Sandie says

    Posted on 2/17 at 5:56 pm

    These fries would be perfect with anything but a Cheeseburger is calling to me.

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 2/17 at 9:34 pm

      Thank you!! Yes a big burger and a nice cold beer 🙂

      Reply
  15. Julie is HostessAtHeart says

    Posted on 2/17 at 11:24 am

    Yum! I’ll take mine with a great burger.

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 2/17 at 9:32 pm

      Thank you! Mmmm yes, a big, juicy burger… can it be summer already? I want to grill!!

      Reply

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