Description
These amazing crispy Parmesan crusted potatoes are a quick and flavorful side dish that can be prepared in just 30 minutes. Perfectly roasted to golden brown perfection with a crunchy Parmesan coating, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic, making them an irresistible accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds small potatoes (such as baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
Seasoning and Coating
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for roasting the potatoes evenly and achieving a crispy crust.
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash and dry the small potatoes thoroughly. Cut them into approximately 1-inch pieces. For smaller potatoes, halving or quartering them is sufficient for uniform cooking.
- Make Parmesan Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried Italian herbs, black pepper, and salt. Stir until well blended to create the flavorful coating.
- Coat Potatoes: Add the cut potatoes to the bowl with the Parmesan mixture. Toss everything together, ensuring each potato piece is evenly coated with the seasoning blend for maximum flavor and crispiness.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated potatoes out in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding to help the potatoes roast evenly; consider using two baking sheets if necessary.
- Bake Potatoes: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Flip the potatoes halfway through the cooking time to ensure they brown and crisp up on all sides evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Once golden brown and crispy, remove the potatoes from the oven. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Enjoy: Relish your crispy, cheesy Parmesan crusted potatoes as a perfect side dish for any meal.
Notes
- Using small potatoes like baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes ensures they cook evenly and crisp up nicely.
- Make sure to spread the potatoes in a single layer without overcrowding to maximize crispiness.
- Flipping the potatoes halfway through baking helps achieve an even golden crust.
- Fresh parsley garnish adds a pop of color and fresh flavor but is optional.
- For an extra kick, you can sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes with the seasoning.
- These potatoes are best enjoyed immediately after baking as they tend to lose crispiness when cooled.
