🧀🥔 Parmesan Baked Potatoes
Don’t LOSE this recipe – it’s outrageously easy and outrageously good!
📖 Description:
These Parmesan Baked Potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and coated with savory garlic-Parmesan goodness. Perfect as a side dish or snack, they require minimal ingredients and deliver maximum flavor. This is one of those recipes you’ll find yourself making again and again!
📝 Ingredients:
- 🥔 4 large potatoes, scrubbed and cut into wedges
- 🫒 ¼ cup olive oil
- 🧀 ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (use fresh for best results)
- 🧄 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 🧂 Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 🌿 Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, toss the potato wedges with olive oil until fully coated.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan mixture over the potatoes and toss again to coat evenly.
- Arrange wedges skin side down in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan. Serve hot!
🍽️ Servings:
- Makes 4 servings as a side dish.
🔬 Nutritional Information (Per Serving – Approximate):
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fat: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
🌟 Benefits:
- ✅ Budget-friendly using pantry staples.
- ✅ Naturally gluten-free.
- ✅ Kid-approved and great for picky eaters.
- ✅ Baked, not fried – less oil, less guilt!
- ✅ A great source of potassium, fiber, and energy.
💡 Notes & Tips:
- 🧀 Use finely grated Parmesan so it sticks better to the wedges.
- 🔄 Potato variety matters: Russets work great for crispiness; Yukon Golds give a creamier inside.
- 🌶️ For a spicy version, add ½ tsp smoked paprika or chili powder.
- 🧄 Don’t skip garlic powder – it adds that crave-worthy umami kick.
- 🧊 Leftovers? Reheat in the oven or air fryer for 5–10 mins to restore crispiness.
❓ Q&A Section
Q: Can I use sweet potatoes instead?
A: Yes! They’ll be slightly sweeter and softer but delicious. Reduce bake time by 5–10 minutes.
Q: Can I make this in the air fryer?
A: Absolutely. Cook at 200°C (400°F) for about 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway.
Q: What’s the best dipping sauce?
A: Garlic aioli, ranch, sour cream, or even ketchup works great!
Q: Can I prep them ahead?
A: You can cut and soak the potatoes in water up to 24 hours in advance to remove excess starch and enhance crispiness. Drain and dry before seasoning and baking.
Q: How do I make them extra crispy?
A: Preheat the baking sheet before adding the potatoes and avoid overcrowding. Flip halfway through baking.