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Popular on TikTok, crispy parmesan potatoes are halved red potatoes or gold potatoes that are coated in garlic, butter, and parmesan cheese, and then baked to form a savory, crunchy crust. These make a delicious side dish for many different meals, and are ready quickly in the oven.
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Tender and flavorful, these extra crispy parmesan crusted potatoes require just a few basic ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep. They’re a perfect addition to almost any family dinner, and are delicious alongside roasted chicken, grilled steak, salmon, and pork.
TikTok Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
There’s a trending recipe on TikTok that includes scoring small potatoes (so that the coated adheres), and baking the potatoes in a bed of butter, Parmesan, and seasoning. This version includes all of the delicious flavors and ingredients from that popular side dish, but makes the process easier and more effective.
There’s no need to score hashmarks into the face of each halved potato, and no concern that the parmesan coating might not stick. Instead, we add flour to the melted butter and cheese mixture, which helps to coat the potatoes when all of the ingredients are tossed together. Then just transfer the potatoes to the oven to bake until they’re golden brown. The process is easy, and the crispy garlic parmesan potatoes come out perfectly every time!
Ingredients
This is just a quick overview of the ingredients that you’ll need for parm crusted potatoes. As always, specific measurements and step-by-step cooking instructions are included in the printable recipe box at the bottom of the post.
- Red potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes: either of these options will work, so pick your favorite. I prefer the “baby” or petite potatoes, which you can just cut in half to make bite-size pieces for quickly roasting. If you’re starting with larger red or gold potatoes, cut them into eighths.
- Butter: adds flavor to the potatoes, helps the cheese and seasoning adhere, and also helps the potatoes turn crispy and golden brown.
- All-purpose flour: absorbs moisture so that the outside of the potato bites become extra crispy when baked in the oven.
- Grated Parmesan cheese: adds flavor and brown, crispy texture to the outside of the potatoes. I use a can of the pre-grated stuff — nothing fancy here!
- Dried Italian seasoning: typically a blend of marjoram, basil, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and other herbs.
- Garlic powder: savory flavor that pairs nicely with the butter and Parmesan cheese.
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper: to enhance the other flavors in the dish.
How to Make Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
These crispy crunchy parmesan potatoes come together easily with minimal prep time! I’ve included the detailed directions in the recipe card below, but here’s the quick overview:
- Grease a large rimmed baking sheet or baking dish with oil.
- Toss the diced potatoes with melted butter.
- Stir together flour, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the seasoning over the buttered potatoes; toss to coat.
- Spread the potatoes on the baking pan.
- Roast for 40-50 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, if desired.
What to Serve with Crispy Parmesan Potato Bites
From a holiday table to a weeknight dinner, this versatile side dish goes well with just about any of your favorite entrées. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Barbecue (like these Crock Pot Ribs, Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs, Pulled BBQ Chicken, Dutch Oven Beef BBQ, Crock Pot Pulled Pork with Apricot Preserves, or Pulled Pork)
- Meat (try this Marinated Grilled Steak, Beef Tenderloin, London Broil, Steak Tips, Filet Mignon, Grilled New York Strip, Flank Steak, Southern Meatloaf, Pan Fried Pork Chops, Grilled Hamburgers, Oven-Fried Breaded Pork Chops, Dutch Oven Pot Roast, Pork Roast with Gravy, Rosemary Oven Roasted Chicken, Pork Schnitzel, or Crispy Roast Chicken with Vegetables)
- Seafood (such as Marinated Grilled Shrimp, Crab Cakes, Cornmeal-Crusted Baked Catfish, Perfect 15-Minute Grilled Salmon, Shrimp Scampi, and 5-Ingredient Parmesan Baked Tilapia)
- Fried Favorites (such as Fried Chicken, Chicken Fried Steak, Fried Catfish, Oven-Fried Fish, Fried Oysters, or Fried Shrimp)
Preparation and Storage Tips
- These extra crispy parmesan crusted potatoes are best when served immediately.
- How to Store: If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- How to Reheat: Place the potatoes on a baking sheet. Warm in a 300°F oven for 10-15 minutes, or in a dry skillet over low heat for 5-10 minutes (flipping halfway through). You can also reheat individual servings in the microwave; however, they will not be as crispy.
- I do not recommend freezing the roasted potatoes, since they will have a mushy texture when thawed.
Parmesan Roasted Potatoes Recipe Variations
- You can use just about any type of potatoes with this recipe. Red potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, sweet potatoes, or russets will all work. If using russet potatoes, you might like to slice them into wedges. The red potatoes and the gold potatoes have a good amount of waxiness, which helps them hold their shape and develop nice caramelization on the outside. At the same time, they also have enough starch to make the interior creamy, silky, and buttery.
- Swap out the Italian seasoning and use dried parsley flakes instead.
- Add more seasoning to the flour and Parmesan mixture. Good options include onion powder, paprika, and chives.
- Omit the salt, and wait to season the potatoes until they’re done and you’ve had a chance to taste them. Parmesan cheese is naturally salty on its own, so you might prefer the potatoes without any extra salt.
- Swap out the butter and use olive oil instead. The roasted parmesan potatoes will have a different flavor, but they will still be good.
- Cooking for a larger family? Double all of the ingredients and bake the potatoes on two rimmed baking sheets.
- Pair the crispy parmesan roasted potatoes with a dipping sauce like ketchup, bbq sauce, ranch dip, or a “fry sauce” made with ketchup and mayo.
Tips for the Best Crispy Parmesan Crusted Potatoes
- Coat the baking sheet with plenty of oil. This prevents the potatoes from sticking, and helps give them that crispy fried taste and texture.
- If your potatoes are really small, just slice them in half. Larger potatoes can be diced into bite-size pieces. Cut the potatoes into uniform size pieces so that they cook evenly.
- Make sure that the potatoes are dry before tossing them with the other ingredients. You don’t want extra moisture on the potatoes or they will steam in the oven and won’t be nearly as crispy.
- I use salted butter, but you can sub with unsalted butter for slightly less-salty potatoes.
- Arrange the potatoes cut-side down on the pan to make sure that they get as brown and crisp as possible.
- The total roasting time will vary depending on the size of your potato pieces and on how crispy you like them. They might be done in as little as 40 minutes, or they might require up to 1 hour. Just keep an eye on them and pull them out when they’re just how you like them!
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Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil, for greasing the pan
- 1 ½ lbs. baby red potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes, quartered or halved into bite-size pieces
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (such as Kraft grated Parmesan from a can)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a large, rimmed baking sheet with a thin coat of oil; set aside.
- Place the potatoes in a large bowl or Ziploc bag. Add melted butter and toss to coat.
- In a separate bowl, stir together flour, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the potatoes and toss to coat.
- Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the potatoes for 40-50 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and crispy on the outside and fork tender. Stir halfway through so that they brown evenly. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Coat the baking sheet with plenty of oil. This prevents the potatoes from sticking, and helps give them that crispy fried taste and texture.
- If your potatoes are really small, just slice them in half. Larger potatoes can be diced into bite-size pieces. Cut the potatoes into uniform size pieces so that they cook evenly.
- Make sure that the potatoes are dry before tossing them with the other ingredients. You don’t want extra moisture on the potatoes or they will steam in the oven and won’t be nearly as crispy.
- I use salted butter, but you can sub with unsalted butter for slightly less-salty potatoes.
- Arrange the potatoes cut-side down on the pan to make sure that they get as brown and crisp as possible.
- The total roasting time will vary depending on the size of your potato pieces and on how crispy you like them. They might be done in as little as 40 minutes, or they might require up to 1 hour. Just keep an eye on them and pull them out when they’re just how you like them!
