Here’s a tasty Crispy Parmesan Potatoes recipe — plus a few variations so you can pick what you like best:
Crispy Parmesan Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- ~1.5 lb / ~700 g baby potatoes (e.g. Yukon Gold) (Yay! For Food)
- 3–4 tbsp olive oil (Dishing Delish)
- ½ cup (or more) freshly grated Parmesan cheese (Hungry Huy)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (or 3–4 garlic cloves, minced) (Dishing Delish)
- ½ tsp onion powder (optional) (Dishing Delish)
- ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano (optional) (Hungry Huy)
- Salt & black pepper to taste (Dishing Delish)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) (Jo Cooks)
Instructions
- Prep
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). (Hungry Huy)
- Wash the potatoes. If they’re big, cut into bite‑sized pieces; if small (baby), you can halve them. (Dishing Delish)
- (Optional) Soak the cut potatoes in water for ~15 minutes to remove some starch, then dry them thoroughly. (Dishing Delish)
- Season
- In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder (or minced garlic), onion powder (if using), thyme or oregano, salt, and pepper. (Dishing Delish)
- Add about half of the Parmesan and mix so that the cheese sticks to the potatoes. (The Fig Jar)
- Bake
- Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Don’t overcrowd them — they crisp better when they have space. (Jo Cooks)
- Roast for about 25–30 minutes, flipping once partway (around 15 mins) so both sides crisp. (Dishing Delish)
- After they’re nicely browned, sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top and roast for another ~5 minutes (or until the cheese melts and browns). (Cup of Yum)
- Finish & Serve
- Once out of the oven, let them rest for a minute or two so the cheese can firm up. (Hungry Huy)
- Garnish with fresh parsley. (Jo Cooks)
- Serve immediately for the best crispy texture.
Tips / Variations
- Scored Potatoes Version: Instead of halving, you can score each potato (diagonal shallow cuts) so the Parmesan paste seeps in and crisps even more. (Cookin’ with Mima)
- Rack Method: For extra crispiness, try roasting the potatoes on a wire rack on top of the baking sheet — allows hot air to circulate. (Epicurious)
- Gremolata Twist: Add a fresh gremolata (parsley + lemon zest + garlic) as a garnish for a bright flavor. (Natalie Cooks)
- Herb Variations: Use smoked paprika, rosemary, or chili flakes for different flavor profiles. (Hungry Huy)
- Air Fryer Option: You can also make them in an air fryer by tossing the potatoes in oil + cheese + seasonings, then air frying at ~200°C / 400°F until crisp. (Some users do this.) (Dishing Delish)
If you like, I can send a video recipe for crispy parmesan potatoes — do you want one?
