These Garlic Parmesan Fries come together so easily and are utterly addictive! Cheesy, savory and perfect for dipping. Whip up a batch for an easy snack or game day treat.
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Parmesan Garlic Fries
There’s something about matching garlic with parmesan which really elevates fries. That sharp tang of the parm with the mellow, slightly sweet garlic – a match made in flavor heaven! Parmesan garlic fries are so simple to make, great for a crowd and utterly yummy. Perfect for parties, game day or as a side.
Looking for more fries? Why not also try my Chili Cheese Fries and my Baked Sweet Potato Fries.
Why You’ll Love this Garlic Parmesan French Fries Recipe:
- CHEESY: Loaded with shredded parm for that sharp and cheesy hit.
- OVEN BAKED: Easy to make, you can use store bought fries, just whack in the oven and voila!
- KID FRIENDLY: The little ones will loves these amped up fries!
Crispy on the outside, tender and fully in the middle. These loaded fries will satisfy any savory craving!
How to Make Garlic Parmesan Fries with Frozen Fries
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- Bake the fries according to package instructions.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and add your garlic, parm and seasoning.
- Remove fries from the oven and coat with the garlic parmesan butter.
- Garnish, serve and enjoy!
Yes, you absolutely can! Simply toss your homemade french fries in the garlic-parmesan butter before serving! I love this recipe for homemade shoestring fries!
If you don’t have garlic salt, you can use a mixture of kosher salt and garlic powder. Use a ratio of 3 parts salt to 1 part garlic.
Because we’re using frozen fries here, they will definitely be crispier than traditional homemade oven-baked fries. However, oven-baked fries never get quite as crispy as deep-fried french fries.
Yes, you can! Many frozen fries have air fryer instructions included on the packaging. If yours do, follow those instructions. If not, place the fries in the basket of an air fryer and lightly spray with cooking spray. Air fry at 400°F for about 20 minutes, shaking the fries halfway through.
Serving Suggestions
These fries make for a great snack or side dish. Here’s some great mains to pair with:
The garlic Parmesan butter provides the most mouthwatering coating over the golden fries, and it’s easy to a big batch!
Storage Instructions
Store leftover garlic parmesan fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Reheat in the oven until crispy. I do not recommend freezing garlic parmesan fries.
Variations
This french fry recipe is endlessly customizable. Try some of these seasoning variations:
Make It A Meal
These fries make a great appetizer, but can also be a tasty side dish. Try serving them alongside some of these favorites:
More Cheesy Recipes We Love
Crispy, savory and cheesy – you can’t fail to please the taste buds with these garlic parmesan fries. A great vegetarian party snack or side, they’ll please the crowd and they’re so simple to make. You can make your own fries or use store bought, the magic comes from the flavorful garlic parmesan butter – delicious!
More Oven Baked Side Dishes to Try:
- Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe
- Baked Chicken Wings Recipe
- Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
- Hot Honey Chicken Wings
- Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potato Fries
- Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders
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Garlic Parmesan Fries
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen shoestring fries 1 bag
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ¼ stick
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
Instructions
- Bake the fries according to package instructions.16 ounces frozen shoestring fries
- While the fries are baking, melt the butter and garlic in a medium saucepan set over low heat.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 clove garlic
- Once the butter begins to gently simmer, cook the garlic until slightly toasted, about 90 seconds. Add in the garlic salt, pepper, cayenne, and 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese. Heat just until the cheese is melted. Stir well to combine.¼ teaspoon garlic salt, ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper, ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Once the fries are crispy, remove from the oven and pour the butter mixture over the fries, tossing well to coat.
- Transfer the fries to a serving platter and sprinkle them with the remaining parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
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Becky’s Tips
- You can use homemade french fries if you prefer.
- To air fry, follow the instructions on the bag OR set air fryer to 400°F and fry for 20 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- If you don’t have garlic salt, you can make your own using a ratio of 3 parts kosher salt to 1 part garlic powder.
- Feel free to change up the seasonings to suit your tastes.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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These fries are sooooo good!!! I sliced my own and cooked in the air fryer, then added the butter mixture (which contained an extra 2 Tbsp of butter!) and oh my goodness!
So glad you enjoyed them, Amanda!