Truffle fries combine the robust flavor of natural truffle oil with delicious, crispy french fries, sprinkled with fresh parmesan!
Parmesan Truffle Fries are one of my favorite treats to order when I go to a restaurant! They have the most amazing flavor and are an upgrade to any meal! I love how simple they are to make at home when a craving strikes and my boys now love them too!
For the best fries, make sure to use a good truffle oil -- you'll be so glad to have it on hand. Truffles are a type of mushroom and their infusion into the oil gives it incredible umami flavor. Truffle oil can be made from white truffles or black truffles. You can choose whichever type you prefer for this recipe.
You can serve these crispy fries with nearly any meal. While I love them with brunch (of course!) they're also a great way to elevate burger night. And since they're so easy to make, you can have them any day of the week.
The next time you're looking for a great side dish that's super easy but will also impress your guests, try this parmesan truffle fries recipe.
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Why You'll Think These are The Best Truffle Fries!
These truffle fries are:
- Crispy and full of flavor from the truffle oil.
- Easy to make.
- A perfect make-ahead dish -- just slice and soak the potatoes in the fridge and then bake when you’re ready.
- A healthier fry since you’re baking instead of frying.
Ingredient Notes
There are only a handful of ingredients needed to make these delicious truffle fries and you probably have most of them on hand already. If you don’t have truffle oil in your pantry yet, let this be your motivation to go get some and keep it handy for all sorts of other recipes.
- Russet potatoes - You can use any variety of potato you prefer but we’ve found these have the best texture and flavor for making truffle french fries.
- Olive oil - Use your favorite brand of olive oil and make sure to coat all sides of the fries.
- Salt and pepper - You may want to adjust the measurement to taste when you add seasoning after baking. If you want more flavorful fries, use a high-quality salt or one that’s infused with flavor.
- Truffle oil - If this is your first time using truffle oil, you may want to drizzle a little at first and then adjust the amount of truffle flavor to taste. You can use white truffle oil or black truffle oil.
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese - Freshly grated cheese always tastes best so it’s preferable to use it instead of a packaged version. Just use your microplane or cheese grater to do it while the fries are cooking.
- Chopped parsley - Roughly chop the parsley before adding it to the fries. It adds brightness in terms of the flavor and the appearance of the fries.
- Aioli - A garlicky aioli is an amazing dipping sauce for these truffle and parmesan fries (try my Truffle Aioli) but you can eat them on their own or choose whatever dipping sauce you love.
How to Make Homemade Parmesan Truffle Fries
- Peel potatoes
- Slice into thin fries.
- Soak potatoes and thoroughly dry them before baking.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- After baking drizzle with truffle oil.
- Garnish with parsley and parmesan before serving and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Truffle fries only have a few simple ingredients. Sliced potatoes, olive oil, and truffle oil -- along with your preferred seasonings -- are all you need.
Truffle fries have an earthy, herbaceous flavor imparted by the rich flavor of truffles. These parmesan truffle fries also have a touch of salty flavor from the salt itself as well as the parmesan.
Truffle fries are typically baked while french fries are often cooked in a deep fryer. In addition, french fries are typically seasoned with salt (and sometimes black pepper) while truffle fries also get a drizzle of truffle oil.
Expert Tips
While this is a fairly easy recipe, there are a few tips and tricks to make sure you get the best results.
- Avoid overcrowding. Place the fries in the pan in a single layer with enough room in between so that the oven’s hot air can reach the sides -- this will ensure you wind up with crispy fries.
- Try not to skip the soaking step. Even though it’s hard when you’re in a hurry, it can make all the difference between having crispy, evenly cooked fries or having gummy or mushy ones -- you can even soak them overnight if you want to save time the next day.
- Make sure to use cold water when soaking. Warm water will not yield the same results.
- While we recommend you enjoy these fries while they’re fresh, if you happen to have leftovers you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When reheating, allow them to reach room temperature and then heat them up in the oven, toaster oven, or even your air fryer.
Variations
We love these fries just as they are but there are swaps or add-ins that you can use to make these your own fries.
- Fresh herbs
- Garlic powder
- Truffle salt
- Sweet potatoes (for sweet potato fries)
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Recipe
Truffle Fries
Equipment
- Vegetable Peeler
- Cutting Board
- paring knife
- large bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes peeled and cut into thin even french fries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon truffle oil white or back truffle oil to taste
- 1 -2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- aioli *optional, for serving
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler or paring knife, peel the potatoes. Note: if you prefer, you can leave the potato skins on.
- Next, slice the peeled potatoes into thin long strips. Be sure that the fries are uniform in size so that they cook easily.
- Fill a large bowl with cold water. Place the fries into the large mixing bowl filled with water and allow them to soak for the recommended time (30 minutes). This step is necessary to remove some of the excess starch so that the fries cook evenly and come out crispy.
- Once the fries are finished soaking, use paper towels or a clean kitchen towel to dry them.
- Transfer the dried fries to the prepared sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over top of the fries and toss to ensure that they are completely coated.
- After tossing, arrange fries in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Place fries in the preheated oven. Bake for half of the cooking time (15 minutes). Then, use a spatula to flip the fries and return them to the oven to finish cooking.
- When the fries are golden brown, remove them from the oven and season immediately with salt and pepper.Then, drizzle a little truffle oil over top of the fries.
- Garnish with parmesan and fresh parsley and serve immediately with aioli or your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
expert tips
While this is a fairly easy recipe, there are a few tips and tricks to make sure you get the best results.- Avoid overcrowding. Place the fries in the pan in a single layer with enough room in between so that the oven’s hot air can reach the sides -- this will ensure you wind up with crispy fries.
- Try not to skip the soaking step. Even though it’s hard when you’re in a hurry, it can make all the difference between having crispy, evenly cooked fries or having gummy or mushy ones -- you can even soak them overnight if you want to save time the next day.
- Make sure to use cold water when soaking. Warm water will not yield the same results.
- While we recommend you enjoy these fries while they’re fresh, if you happen to have leftovers you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When reheating, allow them to reach room temperature and then heat them up in the oven, toaster oven, or even your air fryer.
Lauren says
These were a winner! I had picked up a bottle of white truffle oil and wasn't sure what to do with it. I found this recipe while searching and am so glad I did. The flavor was spot on and the fries were gone in minutes. My only regret is not making a double batch. Thanks!
Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says
Thanks so much Lauren! So happy you enjoyed!