Homemade Truffle Fries Parmesan (Printable Version)

Golden oven-baked fries coated in aromatic truffle oil and topped with freshly grated Parmesan for an elevated side dish.

# What You Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 1.5 lbs russet potatoes
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt

→ Aromatics & Finishing

04 - 2 tablespoons truffle oil
05 - 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
07 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Wash and scrub potatoes. Cut into 1/4-inch thick fries, leaving skin on for texture.
03 - Soak cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
04 - Toss dried fries with olive oil and salt in a large bowl until evenly coated.
05 - Spread fries in single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
06 - Remove from oven. Immediately drizzle with truffle oil and toss gently to coat.
07 - Transfer to serving platter. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These restaurant quality fries cost about a quarter of what you would pay and taste even better hot from your own oven
  • The truffle aroma fills your whole kitchen and makes even takeout night feel like a special occasion
02 -
  • Drying your potatoes thoroughly after soaking is the absolute key to crispy fries any remaining water will make them soggy
  • Let the truffle oil warm in the bottle for a minute before drizzling it flows more evenly and coats each fry better
03 -
  • For extra crispy fries use the convection setting on your oven if you have one the circulating air works wonders
  • Yukon gold potatoes work beautifully if you prefer a slightly creamier interior while still getting plenty of crunch