Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lb Gold Potatoes or Baby Potatoes (halved and scored)
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder (or 2 tbsp minced garlic)
- Sea Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it is hot enough for crisping the potatoes nicely.
- Prepare the Olive Oil Mixture. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder (or minced garlic), and sea salt. Mix well to create a flavorful coating for the potatoes.
- Coat the Baking Tray. Lightly coat the bottom of a baking tray with some of the olive oil mixture to prevent sticking and to start building flavor on the potatoes’ bottom surface.
- Score the Potatoes. Cut the potatoes in half, then score the bottom of each half by making 2-4 shallow cuts in a criss-cross pattern. This helps the heat penetrate and increases crispiness.
- Arrange and Season Potatoes. Place the cut potatoes face down on the prepared baking tray. Brush the exposed tops with the remaining olive oil mixture so both sides are well coated.
- Bake Until Golden and Crispy. Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the bottoms are beautifully golden and crisp.
- Cool Slightly. Remove the tray from the oven and let the potatoes cool for 5 to 10 minutes or until the sizzling sound stops, allowing them to firm up.
- Serve and Enjoy. Serve these crispy, flavorful garlic Parmesan potatoes as a delicious side dish to complement your meal.
Notes
- Scoring the potatoes helps them crisp more effectively and absorbs more seasoning.
- You can substitute Parmesan with Pecorino Romano for a different flavor profile.
- For extra crispness, avoid overcrowding the baking tray to allow proper heat circulation.
- If using minced garlic instead of powder, be mindful as it can brown quickly during baking.
- Adjust sea salt quantity based on your taste preference and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
