Parmesan Truffle Fries
Crispy, salty fries enhanced with aromatic truffle oil and nutty grated Parmesan, perfect for movie nights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5–6 medium potatoes, unpeeled (Yukon Gold or Russet work best)
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1–2 tsp truffle oil (start small; it’s potent)
- 4 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated (divided: 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp)
- cooking spray (oil spray) for coating
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash potatoes thoroughly. Cut into uniform fries (a knife or potato chipper gives the best consistency).
- Optional but recommended: soak cut fries in cold water for 10-20 minutes to remove excess starch. This improves crispness.
- Drain and dry completely using a clean kitchen towel; any remaining moisture prevents browning.
- Place fries in a bowl or directly in the air fryer basket. Spray evenly with cooking spray, then shake and respray to coat all sides. Sprinkle with 1 tsp salt.
Cooking
- Preheat the air fryer if required by your model (most 'Air Fry' settings run around 390–400°F / 200°C). Air fry for 10 minutes.
- Remove the basket and shake the fries well. Drizzle 1-2 tsp truffle oil over them (start with 1 tsp; you can always add more after tasting).
- Return to the air fryer and cook an additional 8-10 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding; work in batches for best crispness.
- About 2 minutes before the end of cooking, open the air fryer and sprinkle 2 tbsp grated Parmesan over the fries. Continue cooking until the cheese melts and turns lightly golden.
Serving
- Transfer fries to a serving dish and immediately sprinkle the remaining 2 tbsp Parmesan for an extra hit of cheesiness and texture.
- Serve hot.
Notes
For frozen fries: air fry for 6–8 minutes, then add truffle oil and Parmesan in the last 2 minutes. For best results, don't skimp on cooking spray and adjust truffle oil to taste.