Oven Baked Parmesan French Fries

Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello

Show: Easy Entertaining with Michael ChiarelloEpisode: TV Dinner and a Movie

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (60)

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

5 russet potatoes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Peel potatoes and cut into half-inch thick slices (lengthwise) cut again into 1/2-inch thick fries. Place the potatoes into a pot with cold water and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring up to a gentle boil and simmer until a paring knife tip goes through easily. Cooked about 3/4 of the way through.

Drain carefully and put in a bowl. Add olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss well and lay out in 1 layer on nonstick baking sheet. Bake until light brown.

When brown, sprinkle with Parmesan and continue to bake until well-browned and crispy and the cheese is melted and caramelized, about 6 to 7 more minutes. Remove and let cool for 2 minutes. Serve.

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recipe Oven Baked Parmesan French Fries
Kim Clarkston, MI 10-17-2009
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Yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The first time I made this recipe, as other reviewers had, I boiled the potatoes to long and they were falling apart in the... oven prior to browning. I put them under the broiler and browned them. The second time was the winner, I only boiled them on a low boil (as directed) around 4 minutes. I baked the potatoes in a pre-heated convection oven at 400 degrees. I do not time things when I cook but within 15 minutes I flipped the potatoes over as the bottoms were browned. Unfortunately they browned really fast on the flip side and I burned some of them. This probably would not have happened if I would have cut my potatoes the same size. The ones I did not burn were excellent and I will make this again but maybe use the convection oven at a lower temp or watch the clock/oven. As another reviewer stated the type of potatoe you use makes a difference and the russetts worked perfect for me. Even though all ovens are little different I would cook at a higher temp than called for. The convection speeded up the process and they were done baking in about 20 - 25 minutes. This recipe has recieved some bad reviews but it really could be the direct cause of user error.Read more
recipe Oven Baked Parmesan French Fries
amy conyers, GA 09-28-2009
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awesome!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

These fries were tasty and beautiful! I read the reviews and cooked the fries at 450 instead of 400. Also, like others, I... found that they still needed a bit longer to cook. Amazing!Read more
recipe Oven Baked Parmesan French Fries
ann san ramon, CA 09-25-2009
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Great for adults and kids alike
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is a great alternative to our usual roasted red potatoes and to traditional french fries. Great flavor, fresh... ingredients and although it's a few steps, easy to make. Everyone at the table will be looking for seconds.Read more
recipe Oven Baked Parmesan French Fries
Maryann Oakland Park, FL 09-20-2009
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A GREAT french fry without the frying!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used red potatoes and simply put them in the microware in a large bowl to cook till partially done. Drained them and cooked... them in the oven and they were FAB!! Will definately be using this recipe again!!Read more
recipe Oven Baked Parmesan French Fries
Elizabeth Martinez, CA 09-16-2009
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Wonderful flavor!!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I was so excited to try a healthy way to make fries. The fries took longer to cook. I never did get them to trun brown. But,... everyone loved the texture and flavor. I will make them again. Finish them up in the broiler. When mine came out of the oven they did not look like Micheal's.Read more
recipe Oven Baked Parmesan French Fries
JULIE DUNEDIN, FL 08-24-2009
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Took a long time
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I LOVE Michael's recipes but struggled with this one. The lack of approximate cooking times made it hard. I boiled them... correctly but they were in the oven for 45 minutes. We had to start dinner without them and in the end I had to put them under the broiler to get them browned. I will try again, but next time follow some of the other recommendations.Read more