Description
Parmesan Potato Rounds – Extra Crispy deliver a golden, crunchy exterior combined with a savory Parmesan cheese crust. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, this recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to create irresistibly flavorful and crispy potato bites with minimal prep and cook time.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 medium russet potatoes
Cheese & Seasoning
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Oil & Herbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley or thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Your Potatoes: Wash and slice russet potatoes into even, thin rounds about 1/4 inch thick to ensure uniform cooking and crispiness.
- Soak to Remove Starch: Place the potato slices in cold water and soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch, which helps achieve that extra crispy texture.
- Dry Thoroughly: Drain and pat the potato slices completely dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to avoid moisture interfering with the crispiness.
- Season and Coat with Parmesan: Toss the dry potato rounds with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese until every slice is well coated.
- Arrange and Bake or Fry: Lay the rounds in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a lightly greased skillet for frying, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Cook Until Extra Crispy: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, or fry until golden brown and crispy. Let drain briefly on paper towels if frying.
Notes
- Use uniform slicing (a mandoline works great) to ensure even crisping.
- Pat potatoes completely dry to maximize crispiness.
- Arrange slices in a single layer without overcrowding for better airflow.
- Grate fresh Parmesan for superior flavor over pre-grated cheese.
- Flip halfway through cooking to achieve even crispiness without burning.
- Reheat leftovers in a hot oven or air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness; avoid microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Parmesan potato rounds, crispy potato slices, potato appetizer, cheesy potato snack, baked potato rounds
