How to Make Homemade Parmesan Truffle Fries
Learn how to make crispy, hand-cut parmesan truffle fries with this recipe! The homemade truffle fries can be baked in the oven, or quickly cooked the air fryer. The key to getting crispy baked fries is to remove the excess starch before cooking by soaking the thin, cut potato strips in water!
Equipment
- Air Fryer (optional)
- Bamboo Paper Towels (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes Russet or Idaho
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons truffle oil
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 handful fresh parsley, finely chopped optional
Instructions
How to Make Homemade Parmesan Truffle Fries
- Peel your potatoes and cut them in half longways. Lay them flat on a cutting board, cut-side down. Then, cut into strips about 1/4-inch wide. Turn them on their side and slice again, making them roughly 1/4-inch wide on all sides.2 large potatoes
- Place your fries into a large mixing bowl and fill it with water, so that the fries are completely submerged. Allow them to soak for 30 minutes to 1 hour to remove excess starch.
- Drain and rinse your fries. Use a clean kitchen towel to dry off fries as best as you can.
- Cover fries with olive oil and use your hands to toss, making sure that the fries are evenly coated.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Cook using either the baking or air frying methods below.
Baking Method
- Preheat your oven to 425°F, and spread the fries out on a large baking sheet, making sure the fries are lined up next to one another and not stacked on top of each other.
- Bake for 15 minutes, remove from the oven and toss with a spatula. Then, stick them back in the oven until they are crispy—about another 20-25 minutes
- Add your truffle oil and salt immediately once removed from your oven and toss. Transfer the fries to a serving dish and add Parmesan and the optional parsley.½ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons truffle oil, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, 1 handful fresh parsley, finely chopped
Air Frying Method
- Bring your fryer up to 380°F and add the fries to your basket, ensuring they are spread out and not stacked on top of each other. You may have to cook them in two batches for the best results.
- Cook for 14-16 minutes, tossing halfway through. You'll know they are ready when they are crispy and golden brown.
- Add your truffle oil and salt immediately once removed from your air fryer and toss. Transfer the fries to a serving dish and add Parmesan and the optional parsley.2 teaspoons truffle oil, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, 1 handful fresh parsley, finely chopped, ½ teaspoon salt