This Oven Fries Recipe is going to become your go to baked fries! Potatoes roast up crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. Finished off with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and parsley, they are so yummy!
Tyler's Ultimate Oven Fries
I first made this recipe back in 2009, when a few of us food bloggers would choose a chef and cook from their recipes for a couple of months. We also had something called Tyler Florence Fridays.
So, I have a lot of very old Tyler Florence recipes on my blog. I am working my way through them, making the recipe again, and updating the posts.
I originally found this recipe in Tyler's Ultimate Cookbook, which turned out to be one of my favorites, even though I really loved them all.
Speaking of loving, you're going to love these fries! Seriously the best oven baked fries!
Ingredients for this Baked Fries Recipe
- Parsley - I usually use fresh flat leaf parsley, but this time the store only had curly. Either one will work.
- Parmesan Cheese - fresh grated, don't buy that green can. Though I do sometimes buy those containers of it already grated, but buying a big chunk of it gets you so much more and you get that amazing Parmesan rind. Save your rind (I keep mine in a ziplock bag in the freezer) and use it in soups, like this Minestrone.
- Salt - I use Diamond Krystal Kosher Salt.
- Olive Oil.
- Potatoes - Tyler recommends russet and that's what I use. Their high starch content and long shape makes them perfect for fries.
How to Make Parmesan Fries
Begin by preheating the oven to 425. You want a nice high heat to crisp up the potatoes.
Scrub the potatoes, removing any eyes. You can peel if you'd like. Cut lengthwise into wedges. You want about 8 wedges per potato.
Place potatoes in a bowl and toss with olive oil and salt.
I almost always line my baking sheets with parchment paper. Fries always seem to stick no matter how much I oil the sheet.
Either line a baking sheet with parchment or spray with cooking spray.
Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Bake for 30-35 minutes.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, while they are still warm.
Sprinkle with parsley.
I know I say it every time, but these were so good! These are the best baked home fries! They come out golden and crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside.
The Parmesan melts a little, but still keeps its texture and the parsley adds a fresh pop of flavor.
Really, this is the only home fries recipe that you need!
Ultimate Oven Fries
Ingredients
- 2 russet potatoes cut lengthwise into wedges (about 8 per potato)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425.
- In a medium bowl, toss the potatoes with the olive oil and the salt.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the potatoes in a single layer.
- Roast for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and then the parsley.
Notes
Video
Nutrition
This post was originally published in 2009 and has been updated for 2019.
Emily Liao says
These oven fries look amazing! I love a good parmesan sprinkle over fries 🙂
Dannii says
You can't beat homemade fries and this parmesan version looks delicious!
Sapana says
So crispy, tasty, and easy to make!
Kushigalu says
One of my favorite. Can have these any time of the day. So delicious.
Sue | the view from great island says
These look amazing, Pam, I love those big chunky wedges!
blue50 says
The fries sound really good. I can't wait to try them.
Debinhawaii says
A great TFF pick--your fries look incredible. Love the cheese idea and the fact that they are oven baked.
BTW: Congrats on winning the Tyler cookbook, I'll be getting it sent out in the next day or two.
Aloha,
Deb
Psychgrad says
Love the colouring of your fries. Mind usually look brownish or burnt. Definitely going to try this one!
n.o.e says
I'm another who always roasts potatoes with olive oil and rosemary. This looks like a great new way to enjoy potatoes. Yum!!
Nancy
Ace C says
This is a meal that I can manage.
Peter M says
Beautifully captured shot...right down to the speckles of fleur de sel.
Grace says
if you keep this up, i'm gonna change my opinion of frat-boy tyler! i love roasted taters, and this looks to be a supreme version.
Kevin says
ThHose oven fries look good! I like to bake 'fries' as well, especially sweet potato fries.
rujie design says
Your oven fries look so tasty. Having lived in England for the past 15yrs I have become addicted to chips or fries.
I need to write down the recipe and will definitely try it .
SweetPeaSurry says
I love these fries. I've been making them for a while now, I nearly always have parm and parsley on hand, as well as potatoes. I usually use the smaller new potatoes though, as that's what I most often cook with. They work just as well. 🙂
Tracie says
what a nice twist.. i usually use olive oil, s & p, and thyme/rosemary mix.
Andrea says
I've never been a fan of oven fries....but that picture is convincing me otherwise!! 🙂
Kristin says
I just wanted to tell you I really enjoy your blog, and thank you for your Tyler Florence Friday's - I have new favorite cook book thanks to you! All of which I mantioned today at:
http://locallcfoods.blogspot.com/
shabby girl says
We are also "oven-fryers". They are just better! This is what we do:
Red potatoes, cut (or a combo of red, white, & purple)
Olive oil
Italian seasoning, to taste
1 Tbs Montreal seasoning
Place cut potatoes in plastic bag. Drizzle with olive oil. Add seasonings, shake it up, and place on cookie sheet. Cook in 450* oven for 25 minutes, turning once.
Mmmmmm!
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Paula says
As soon as I saw the photo, I knew this was going to be great. Then when I read the instructions to "Toss them in a big bowl with the cheese and parsley and serve hot", well, let me tell you that I just about swooned. YUM!
noble pig says
I am ultimately in love with Tyler! Those look delicious. And yes frying, the clean-up can be brutal!
Kathy says
Those look devine. I'll have to try them soon.
Terri and Bob says
Yummy. I will try these. I wonder if they would work with sweet potatoes? Those are now my favorite "fries".
Joanne says
Hi Pam,
Thanks for the welcome message! Your blog has inspired quite a few recipes in my kitchen. I am an oven-fry lover as well...they are also really good mixed with cumin - it infuses them with with this smoky southwestern taste. In any case, your fries look fantastic!
Joanne
Susan D says
Those look absolutely delicious! I've got to try them. I usually roast new potatoes w/olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and a rosemary herb mixture. YUMMY! So these will be a great change. Thanks. Blessings, Susan
Katherine Aucoin says
I make roasted potatoes very similar to this but not tossed in parm. You have broadened my horizons; I can't wait to try these. The parm puts these potatoes way over the top.
Sevier was closed due to rain yesterday. Pigeon Forge had some flooding, but we were high and dry.
Pam says
Mmmm oven fries. The look perfect.
Plum Bush Cottage says
I'm with you, girl, on not frying potatoes and chicken. Just too messy for me.
These sound great with the cheese and parsley.