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Ultimate Crispy Garlic French Fries Recipe – Better Than Takeout!

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These Crispy Garlic Parmesan Fries are the ultimate homemade fries—golden, crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside. Tossed in a rich garlic-herb butter and sprinkled with Parmesan, they’re so delicious, you won’t be able to resist licking the plate clean!

Ingredients

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For the Potatoes:

  • 3 large Russet potatoes (peeled & cut)
  • 2–3 tbsp cornstarch
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Garlic Butter:

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
  • 2–3 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the Garlic Butter:

In a small bowl, mix melted butter, parsley, garlic, Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Set aside.

2. Prep the Potatoes:

  • Peel and rinse the potatoes.
  • Cut into ¼-inch thick rectangular slices, then into ¼-inch thick fries.
  • Soak in ice water for 30 minutes to remove starch.
  • Drain, rinse 2-3 times, then pat completely dry.

3. Par-Boil (Optional but Recommended):

  • Boil water in a pot, add potatoes, and cook for 5-6 minutes (just until slightly tender).
  • Drain and dry thoroughly.

4. Coat with Cornstarch:

  • Toss dried fries with cornstarch until evenly coated.

5. First Fry (Low Heat):

  • Heat oil to 250°F (120°C).
  • Fry in batches for 3-5 minutes (they won’t brown yet). Remove and drain.

6. Second Fry (High Heat):

  • Increase oil to 350°F (175°C).
  • Fry again until golden and crispy (2-3 minutes).
  • Drain on a wire rack and sprinkle with salt.

7. Toss with Garlic Butter:

  • In a large bowl, toss hot fries with garlic butter mixture.
  • Adjust salt if needed.

8. Serve & Enjoy!

Best with ketchup, aioli, or ranch!

Notes

✔ Soak the potatoes – Removes excess starch for extra crispiness.
✔ Double-fry method – First fry at low heat to cook the inside, then high heat for crunch.
✔ Pat dry thoroughly – Any moisture prevents crispiness.
✔ Use cornstarch – Adds an extra crispy coating.

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