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You’ll love my Garlic Parmesan Fries made with frozen fries tossed with a savory Parmesan garlic butter. These cheesy, garlicky, Parmesan French Fries are perfect for dipping and come together easily. You can whip up a batch for a snack on game day or a side dish for the BBQ anytime.
5-Star Review
“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!” -Amanda
My loaded fries are crispy on the outside, tender in the middle, and totally irresistible! The best part? You don’t need to make French fries from scratch—just use store-bought fries, pop in the oven, and voila! There’s something about matching garlic with parmesan that really elevates fries. That sharp tang of the Parm with the mellow, slightly sweet garlic—it’s a match made in flavor heaven!
Garlic Parmesan Fries Recipe
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen shoestring fries 1 bag, or homemade
- 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
Becky’s Tips
- 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.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Garlic Parmesan Fries Step by Step
Bake the frozen fries: Check the package instructions for the fries and cook accordingly. I am using a bag of 16 ounces of frozen shoestring fries.
Melt butter and cook garlic: While the fries cook, melt 2 tbsp (¼ stick) unsalted butter, add 1 clove of minced garlic, and saute over low heat. Brown the garlic until slightly toasted for about 90 seconds.
Add spices and cheese: Stir in ¼ tsp of garlic salt, ⅛ tsp of freshly ground pepper, 1 pinch of ground cayenne pepper, and ¼ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Cook until the cheese is melted, and take it off the heat.
Combine fries and garlic parmesan butter seasoning: When the fries are crispy, remove them from the oven and put them into a mixing bowl. Pour the garlic Parmesan butter over the fries and toss to coat evenly.
Garnish and enjoy: Add the fries to a serving platter or individual plates and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Variations
Instead of garlic parmesan flavoring you can try other seasonings like:
How to Store
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 these.
Serving Suggestions
This Parmesan garlic butter complements the flavor of so many recipes well. I love using it on Soft Pretzels as a delicious snack, drizzled over Skillet Brussels Sprouts for a great side, and even over Air-Fried Pasta Chips and Baked Tortilla Chips. Proof of how much I love this seasoning.
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!