Description
Irresistible smoky bacon garlic parmesan fries blend crispy potatoes with savory bacon and sharp parmesan cheese. Crisp edges and rich flavors make this side dish a crowd-pleasing companion for burgers, sandwiches, or enjoying solo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes (cut into fries or wedges)
- 6 slices bacon (cooked until crispy and crumbled)
- ½ cup (50 g) parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal roasting surface.
- Potato Transformation: Slice potatoes into uniform fry shapes, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking and perfect texture.
- Seasoning Fusion: Thoroughly coat potato strips with olive oil, smoky paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper, massaging each fry to distribute flavors evenly.
- Strategic Roasting: Arrange potato fries in a single layer on the prepared sheet, maintaining space between each piece to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Bacon and Flavor Development: Simultaneously cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until achieving a deep mahogany crispness, then crumble into rustic pieces.
- Aromatic Garlic Butter: Using the same skillet, melt butter and gently sauté minced garlic, releasing its aromatic essence without browning.
- Final Assembly: Remove golden-crisp fries from oven, transfer to serving platter, drizzle with fragrant garlic butter, sprinkle crumbled bacon and freshly grated Parmesan, and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serving: Present immediately, showcasing a harmonious blend of smoky, garlicky, crispy elements.
Notes
- Maintain Potato Thickness: Cut fries uniformly to ensure each piece cooks evenly and achieves consistent crispiness without burnt edges.
- Prevent Overcrowding: Space fries apart on baking sheet to allow hot air circulation, guaranteeing maximum crunchiness and preventing soggy results.
- Control Bacon Rendering: Cook bacon slowly over medium heat to extract maximum flavor and achieve perfect crispy texture without burning.
- Manage Garlic Sautéing: Heat garlic gently in butter to release aromatic flavors without scorching, which can create bitter undertones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg