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20 Minute Easy Garlic Parmesan Fries

Published on June 1, 2020 by Helen Best-Shaw 18 Comments
Last Updated on May 21, 2021

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Garlic Parmesan fries are the ultimate combination of all the savoury treats we crave – crispy potato, fragrant garlic and indulgent cheese. This oven-baked indulgence is easy to make at home without all the mess of a deep-fat fryer. As well as being super speedy using oven chips keeps the calories in check too. 

A close up of golden garlic Parmesan fries with a garnish of chipped parsley.

Everything You Need To Know

  • Garlic Parmesan Fries
  • What to Eat with Garlic Parmesan Fries
  • How to Make Garlic Parmesan Fries
  • Hints, Tips and Variations
  • Hungry for More Fries?
  • Garlic Parmesan Fries

Garlic Parmesan Fries

Chips and wedges are lovely, but really I love them with an extra something. These oven-baked garlic Parmesan fries are a great combination – a hint of garlic bite with rich, strong Parmesan cheese and crispy fries. Because they are oven-baked, you can add the cheese without turning them into an oily mess.

Using oven chips makes these so simple, without any deep fat frying mess or hassle. Commercial wedges tend to come doused in all sorts of flavourings. Seasoning plain chips yourself avoids unwanted additives and they taste even better. 

I find that buying a quality brand of oven chips over the supermarket basics or budget brand does make a difference. The chips are a more regular size, which makes it easier to have them all perfectly crispy at the same moment.

This recipe takes a few minutes to prepare and assemble. Only four ingredients are needed, and you gently sauté the garlic while the oven chips bake in the oven.

The crucial thing to remember is that you mustn’t cook the garlic too quickly. Garlic burns easily if cooked at too high a temperature, and burnt garlic is bitter.

What to Eat with Garlic Parmesan Fries

My oven-baked garlic parmesan chips (or wedges, if you prefer) are great by themselves as a cheeky snack. They also make a great accompaniment to a quality home-made burger. 

For the real garlic fan, serve with a side serving of easy allioli!

A top down picture of golden garlic Parmesan fries on a marble board, garnished with parsley.

How to Make Garlic Parmesan Fries

The four ingredients for garlic Parmesan fries - oven chips, butter, garlic, grated Parmesan

Collecting together the four ingredients for this recipe takes just moments!

Fuss Free Tip

Weighing the fries rather than just pouring them out of the bag really helps with portion control!

A mesh baking tray of oven chips ready to cook.

Step one – Cook the oven chips according to packet instructions. We get deliciously crispy oven chips when we cook them on an oven-proof mesh tray. These cost just a couple of pounds, go through the dishwasher without any bother and last for years, so I recommend buying one.

Of course, you also can make chips or wedges from scratch or cook in an Actifry or air fryer.

Fuss Free Tip

It’s important to spread the chips out so that they don’t sit on top of each other because this can cause them to steam rather than bake. Crispy chips are a must!

A frying pan showing the garlic being slowly cooked to release all the flavours without burning.

Step two – As the chips are cooking, melt the butter in a large frying pan on a low heat. Add the garlic to the melted butter, and sauté gently.

Cooking the garlic slowly will maximise the flavour and reduce the likelihood of burning, which can produce bitterness.

Fuss Free Tip 

It is important not to fry the garlic hard. Instead, you want to let it sit in the hot melted butter, stirring from time to time so all the favour infuses into the butter.

Stirring in the garlic butter to the chips

Step three – Add the chips to the butter and garlic, and stir well to evenly coat the chips.

Garlic Parmesan fries - step four - adding the cheese and parsley, and stirring together.

Step four – Add the grated Parmesan cheese and optional finely chopped parsley. Stir well again. Eat your garlic Parmesan chips while they’re hot and crispy!

Hints, Tips and Variations

  • Buy good quality oven fries, because this really makes a difference to the final result.
  • Don’t just use chips! Make garlic Parmesan wedges or even add some garlic zing to roast potatoes to go with a juicy roast chicken.
  • Vary the quantity of garlic to suit your taste. If you are vegetarian, use a veggie grana-style hard cheese. 
  • Make your own chips. Cook the chips as normal, in a deep fat fryer or Actifry or other air fryer and then add to the garlic butter mix. Then add the Parmesan as above.
  • For quick and hassle-free chips, make double the amount of garlic butter, and freeze half of it. Then next time you have a yearning for garlic Parmesan chips, simply melt the butter in a frying pan and add the cooked chips.
  • For crisper oven chips, bake them on a mesh tray. These only cost a couple of pounds, last for years and go through the dishwasher without any trouble. They really make a difference so do buy one.
  • Serve garlic Parmesan fries or wedges straight away. You can reheat them in the oven on a baking tray, but they’re not nearly as good as fresh.

A hand takes a single chip from a serving of garlic Parmesan fries.
Did you know Parmesan is made in almost the exact same way as Grana Padano? I visited a producer several years ago to learn the fascinating process of how Grana Padano is made, so have a read if you want to learn more. 

Hungry for More Fries?

If you love pimped-up fries, try making these:-

  • Salt and pepper chips
  • Masala fries
  • Loaded chips
  • Cheesy Chips
  • Pizza Fries

If you fancy a little extra indulgence, serve with a homemade dip such as:-

  • Garlic sauce
  • Chilli sauce
  • Blue cheese sauce
  • Curry sauce
  • Tahini dressing
  • Or explore more of my savoury dips and sauces.
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Garlic Parmesan Fries

Garlic Parmesan fries are the ultimate combination of all the savoury treats we crave – crispy potato, fragrant garlic and indulgent cheese. This oven-baked indulgence is easy to make at home without all the mess of a deep-fat fryer. As well as being super speedy using oven chips keeps the calories in check too. 
Servings: 2 people
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
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Ingredients

  • 250 g oven chips
  • 1 tsp Butter
  • 2 clove garlic (peeled, finely chopped)
  • ½ cup Parmesan (grana) cheese (grated)
  • ¼ cup parsley (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven and cook the oven chips as per the packet instructions.
    I always get far better results if I use a mesh or crisper tray for cooking oven chips.
  • Melt the butter over a low heat in a large frying pan. Add the garlic and cook slowly to release all the flavours. Garlic can burn easily if cooked at too high a temperature, so keep the heat low.
  • Once the oven chips are cooked and golden brown, add them to the butter and stir to coat the chip evenly in the garlic butter.
  • Add the grated Parmesan and parsley (if used), and stir well. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Buy good quality oven fries, because this really makes a difference to the final result.
  • Don't just use chips! Make garlic Parmesan wedges or even add some garlic zing to roast potatoes to go with a juicy roast chicken.
  • Vary the quantity of garlic to suit your taste. If you are vegetarian, use a veggie grana-style hard cheese. 
  • Make your own chips. Cook the chips as normal, in a deep fat fryer or Actifry or other air fryer and then add to the garlic butter mix. Then add the Parmesan as above.
  • For quick and hassle-free chips, make double the amount of garlic butter, and freeze half of it. Then next time you have a yearning for garlic Parmesan chips, simply melt the butter in a frying pan and add the cooked chips.
  • For crisper oven chips, bake them on a mesh tray. These only cost a couple of pounds, last for years and go through the dishwasher without any trouble. They really make a difference so do buy one.
  • Serve garlic Parmesan fries or wedges straight away. You can reheat them in the oven on a baking tray, but they’re not nearly as good as fresh.
Nutritional Information 
  • This recipe is 20 Weight Watchers Smart Points per portion
 
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Nutrition Facts
Garlic Parmesan Fries
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 22mg7%
Sodium 1036mg45%
Potassium 602mg17%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 890IU18%
Vitamin C 19mg23%
Calcium 323mg32%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword: Garlic chips, Garlic Parmesan Fries
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  1. Caroline Jessop

    5 stars
    These are really delicious, and so easy to make. Such a good idea to jazz up normal chips, and perfect for dipping in hummus.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Ideal for dipping in your favourite dips.

      Reply
  2. Babs

    5 stars
    A really tasty way of having oven chips and ideal for a pantry creation! My husband loves anything with garlic, so these are just perfect for him.

    Reply
    • Helen

      So easy to make, and great not to have to fry.

      Reply
  3. Priya Shiva

    5 stars
    Such scrumptious pictures and I love garlic in fries. So, definitely going to try it out..

    Reply
    • Helen

      These are a favourite here!

      Reply
  4. Jessica Formicola

    5 stars
    I made these fries with dinner last night and they were incredible! My whole family devoured them- we will be making them again soon!

    Reply
    • Helen

      That is super news – I usually double the recipe!

      Reply
  5. Charla

    5 stars
    You can’t say no to parmesan fries, so more-ish aren’t they?

    Reply
    • Helen

      I can never say no to them!

      Reply
  6. Julia

    5 stars
    What a delicious and easy recipe! I could eat these all by myself :)

    Reply
    • Helen

      I think a double portion is perfect for one for dinner and Netflix!

      Reply
  7. Angela

    5 stars
    Wow! These are better than any garlic fries I’ve ever had a restaurant. Absolute perfection!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Thanks Angela, I think homemade is SO much nicer!

      Reply
  8. Millican Pecan

    These are exactly the fries we would get at our annual town festival. They are so good, I am looking forward to making your recipe so we can have them anytime!

    Reply
    • Helen

      They are addictively good!

      Reply
  9. malcolm shabazz

    Garlic Parmesan fries is one of my favorite recipe. Thanks I got more idea about this.

    Reply
    • Helen

      hope you enjoyed them!

      Reply

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