When it comes to finger-licking flavor combos, this combo tops the charts. Perfectly crispy golden Garlic Parmesan Fries right from the air fryer may just mean you never have to buy ketchup again.
Elevate your side dish game with irresistible, restaurant-quality garlic parmesan fries straight from your air fryer. Indulge in the mouthwatering goodness of homemade French fries, all in under 30 minutes!
There’s nothing better than homemade fries, whether you’re making Beef Tallow Fries, Jalapeño Popper Fries, or Philly cheesesteak Fries. This time, we’re using the air fryer to whip up some delicious Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries! This easy recipe consists of air-frying thin strips of russet potatoes in seasoning, avocado oil, and parmesan cheese for the ultimate easy side dish!
What Are Garlic Parmesan French Fries?
These air fryer fries are a fun twist on classic French fries. The garlic and parmesan make these fries super flavorful and bold without being overpowering. Then, we use the air fryer to crisp them up to perfection! It’s a combo we also use on our favorite garlic parm chicken wings.
The air fryer cooking method allows the fries to get super crispy without using a ton of oil or deep frying! In addition, the hot air circulating the fries helps them to cook in a fraction of the time as other cooking methods, making them a great side dish or appetizer!
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries Ingredients
- Russet potatoes
- Avocado oil
- Garlic powder
- Kosher Salt
- Fresly ground Black pepper
- Parmesan cheese – You can use pre-grated or grate it yourself!
How to Make These Parmesan Garlic Fries
Preheat the Air Fryer & PRep the Potatoes
- Start by preheating your air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Let it heat up for about 5 minutes before cooking.
- Take your russet potatoes and cut them in half lengthwise. Then, cut them into fries about ¼ inch thick. Keep in mind that thicker fries will take a bit longer to cook. Then, in a big bowl, put your fries in and add avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix them all together until the fries are coated evenly with the seasonings.
Air Fry the Fries
- Put the seasoned fries into the air fryer basket, making sure they’re in a single layer. To cook them properly, spread them out. If you’re making a lot, you might need to cook them in batches to avoid overcrowding. Next, cook the fries at 390 degrees F for about 20 minutes.
- Remember to flip them halfway through to make sure they cook evenly. Keep an eye on them, as cooking times can vary depending on your air fryer.
Serve and Enjoy
- Once they’re done, take the golden fries out of the air fryer. If you like, sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor. You can also add some fresh parsley, and if you want more seasoning, a bit of extra salt and pepper.
- Now dig into your homemade crispy fries right from the air fryer!
Girl Carnivore Expert Recipe Tips
- Crispness: For extra crispy fries, soak the cut potatoes in a bowl of cold water with a splash of vinegar for 2-3 hours if you have the time. You can also soak them in the fridge overnight to make things easier! After soaking, dry them off with paper towels to ensure the skin becomes crispy.
- Sauces: Use whatever kind of dipping sauce you like, or eat them plain! Some great dipping sauces are ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, honey mustard, or anything else you like!
- Garlic: For even more garlic flavor, use pre-minced garlic or mince the garlic cloves yourself instead of using garlic powder!
What to Serve With These Savory Fries
For an elegant pairing, serve your fries with a steak and make a delectable Steak Frites meal! Or, serve them with a Fried Chicken Sandwich for a spicy twist! If you want to stick to just using the air fryer for your entire dinner, pair your fries with some Air Fryer Shrimp or Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings! In other words, a big pile of fries is the universal side dish that no one will turn down.
Leftovers & Reheating
Store any leftover fries in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. You can also freeze them for up to 1 year!
To reheat, whether using refrigerated or frozen fries, pop them back into the air fryer at 400 degrees F for a couple of minutes or until heated through and golden brown.
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Kiss restaurant French fries goodbye with this Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries recipe! The savory flavors of the garlic and parmesan cheese produce a mouthwatering flavor combination that puts all other fries to shame!
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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer 390 degrees for 5 minutes
- Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and then cut into about ¼ inch thick fries (thicker fries will take longer to cook).4 medium russet potatoes
- In a large bowl, add the fries, avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.2 tablespoon avocado oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Toss them together until the fries are evenly coated.
- Place the fries into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 20 minutes at 390°F. Flip the fries halfway through for even cooking.
- Cook the fries in batches to avoid overcrowding if needed for the most crispy French fries.
- Carefully remove the fries from the Air Fryer and pour the fries onto a wire rack laid over a baking sheet.Parmesan cheese
- Immediately top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Optionally garnish with minced parsley and a pinch of salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
- Crispness: For extra crispy fries, soak the cut potatoes in a bowl of cold water with a splash of vinegar for 2-3 hours if you have the time. You can also soak them in the fridge overnight to make things easier! After soaking, dry them off with paper towels to ensure the skin becomes crispy.
- Sauces: Use whatever kind of dipping sauce you like, or eat them plain! Some great dipping sauces are ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, honey mustard, or anything else you like!
- Garlic: For even more garlic flavor, use pre-minced garlic or mince the garlic cloves yourself instead of using garlic powder!
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Recipe FAQs
We recommend sticking with more starchy potatoes like Yukon Gold and Russet. These potatoes will hold their shape and not fall apart during cooking.
Yes! Just follow the recipe like normal, but use sweet potatoes instead! You can even play around with different seasonings like brown sugar, maple syrup, or honey to sweeten things up!
You could but we recommend finishing with truffle oil just so it doesn’t overpower. We also have a Duck Fat Fries recipe that uses truffle oil if you want to check that out!
If you overload the air fryer basket, your fries might not cook evenly, leaving some fries perfectly cooked and others uncooked and soggy. To remedy this, make sure you only load the fries in a single layer and cook them in batches.
