Garlic Parmesan Shoestring Fries

A pile of thin, seasoned French fries sits on newspaper atop a plate, surrounded by bowls of peppercorns, grated cheese, chopped herbs, a garlic bulb, and a salt shaker.

Garlic Parmesan Shoestring Fries

These Garlic Parmesan Shoestring Fries are thin, extra-crispy fries tossed in warm garlic butter and finished with freshly grated Parmesan. Golden, crunchy, and impossible to stop reaching for.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword shoestring fries

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 247kcal

Author Katie Cooksey

Ingredients

for the garlic butter-

3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons butter

for the potatoes-

4 medium Russet potatoes about 1 1/2 lbs
vegetable oil for frying
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
1 tablespoon parsley fresh, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

for the garlic butter-

In a small pan, melt butter over low heat.
Add minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown). Set aside.

for the potatoes-

Peel the potatoes, then cut them into very thin, uniform shoestrings. Aim for matchstick size so they cook at the same speed.
Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl and rinse under cold water, gently swishing them around. Drain and repeat until the water runs mostly clear.
Soak them in water for 30 minutes, then drain and pat dry completely with a clean towel.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350° F.
Fry potatoes in small batches for 3–4 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Place hot fries in a large bowl and toss with garlic butter, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition facts do not include frying oil.

Storage & Reheating

to refrigerate- store leftover fries in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

to freeze- freeze uncooked fries in a single layer, then transfer to an airtight bag for up to 1 month.

to reheat- air fry or bake at 400° F for 4–7 minutes until crisp.

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