Crispy Parmesan Potatoes

Name: Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 780 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes (Washed, rinsed, and patted completely dry; cut in half lengthwise); 2 tsp salt, pepper, and garlic seasoning (Used to season the potatoes during both cooking stages); 24 sprays butter-flavored cooking spray or oil (Use 16–32 sprays total, divided between the initial cooking and final crisping; regular oil may be substituted); 0.333 cup grated Parmesan cheese (Use an even coating; the source specifically notes that inexpensive grated Parmesan works well)

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Russet potato halves are partially cooked until fluffy, chilled to firm them up, then air-fried with seasoning, butter spray, and Parmesan until deeply golden and crisp. Chilling the potatoes overnight makes the final crust especially crunchy.

Time: 13 hours
Equipment: Oven and air fryer
Good for: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Contains: Dairy
Diet: Vegetarian

Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.

Ingredients

8 servings

OriginalUSMetric

4 large russet potatoesWashed, rinsed, and patted completely dry; cut in half lengthwise1.2 kg
2 tsp salt, pepper, and garlic seasoningUsed to season the potatoes during both cooking stages10 g
24 sprays butter-flavored cooking spray or oilUse 16–32 sprays total, divided between the initial cooking and final crisping; regular oil may be substituted6 g
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheeseUse an even coating; the source specifically notes that inexpensive grated Parmesan works well35 g

Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 1.25 kg before cooking, which is about 155 g per serving.

Steps

Wash and rinse the potatoes thoroughly, then pat them completely dry. Dry skins will brown and crisp more effectively.
Cut each potato in half lengthwise through the center, creating eight potato halves.
For the first cooking stage, arrange the potato halves cut-side down in the basket of an air fryer. If using an oven, place them cut-side down on a lightly sprayed sheet pan.
Lightly spray the cooking surface and the potato skins with butter spray or oil. Sprinkle the potatoes with part of the salt, pepper, and garlic seasoning.
Cook at 350°F (180 °C) (175°C (350 °F)) for 25–30 minutes, until a knife or fork slides easily into the potatoes and the centers are tender.
Remove the potatoes and let them cool completely. For the best texture, refrigerate them overnight before the final crisping stage.
When ready to serve, preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200 °C) (200°C (400 °F)). Arrange the chilled potatoes cut-side up in the air-fryer basket without overcrowding them.
Season the cut sides again with the remaining salt, pepper, and garlic seasoning.
Spray the cut sides generously with butter spray or oil so the Parmesan will brown and form a crisp crust.
Shake or sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the cut surfaces, distributing it in an even coating.
Air-fry at 390°F (200 °C) (200°C (400 °F)) for 20–25 minutes, until the Parmesan is golden brown and the potato edges are visibly crisp. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

The potatoes can be cooked through the first stage and refrigerated overnight, then finished to order. Avoid overcrowding the air-fryer basket so the Parmesan crust can brown and crisp. The source suggests serving with a favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.

Calories: 141
Protein: 5 g
Carbs: 27 g
Fat: 2 g
Fiber: 2 g

Where the calories come from

Large russet potatoes82%
Grated Parmesan cheese12%
Butter-flavored cooking spray or oil5%
Salt, pepper, and garlic seasoningUnder 1%

side dish
vegetarian
air-fried
crispy
potatoes
make-ahead
American
gluten-free

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