Go Back
Print

Parmesan Garlic Truffle Fries

The perfect fries to make for date-night or for a friendly get-together. Everyone will ask for this recipe!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Ingredient Keyword garlic, mashed potatoes, parmesan, truffle oil
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Freezing Time 8 hours
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and sliced into 1/4x1/4-inch fries
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup shredded Parmigiano Reggiano or Parmesan
  • 2 teaspoons minced parsley
  • 1 Mozzarella cheese stick shredded (optional)
  • White truffle oil Stonewall Kitchen via Vitacost.com

Instructions

  1. Add the french fries to a pot of boiling water; boil for 3 minutes.
  2. Prepare an ice bath. Drain the potatoes and immediately add to ice bath until they cool down.
  3. Transfer the potatoes to a couple of clean tea towels and pat dry.
  4. Freeze on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet until frozen solid, at least overnight.
  5. Add the minced garlic and Parmigiano Reggiano to a chopping board and cut the garlic into the cheese. You want the garlic to be coated in the cheese; set aside.

  6. Preheat the oven to 425ºF, toaster oven to 400ºF, or deep-fryer to 375ºF. If using an oven or toaster oven, coat the potatoes in oil and transfer to a baking sheet. Bake until tender, 10 minutes or so in the toaster oven and about 20 minutes in a large oven. Toss the potatoes using a metal spatula halfway through cooking. If using a deep-fryer, add them directly to the hot oil and fry 10 - 15 minutes or until golden brown.

  7. While the fries are cooking, shred the Mozzarella, if using; set aside.
  8. When the fries are done, blot with paper towels and transfer half of them to a serving plate. Sprinkle with half of the garlic-cheese mixture; layer the other half of fries on top; sprinkle the remaining garlic-cheese mixture on top. Sprinkle with the Mozzarella, if using and from 1 - 2 feet above the fries, sprinkle the parsley so that it goes everywhere on the fries in small amounts. Place 6 inches away from the broiler of your oven, on low, for about 1 minute or until the Mozzarella melts. Be careful the fries don't burn.
  9. Drizzle the top with truffle oil and serve immediately.