Imagine crispy, golden-edged potatoes with a salty Parmesan crust in every bite - that's exactly what you get with these Garlic Parmesan Potatoes. Whether you're serving them as a weeknight side or stealing the show at your next dinner party, they're easy to make and impossible to resist.
These crispy garlic parmesan potatoes are one of those sides that everyone loves - golden edges, tender centers, and that salty Parmesan crust that makes them disappear fast. I'm also going to share a simple roasted herb version, similar to classic herb roasted potatoes, that's just as easy and always a hit. If you've been looking for flavorful garlic and parmesan potatoes that feel special but couldn't be simpler, this is it.
These potatoes are great on their own, but drizzled with my Gorgonzola Cream Sauce may just change your life. You may also be interested in my fresh corn recipe post.
Quick Look: Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
- ⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
- 🔥 Cook Time: 40 minutes
- 🍽️ Servings: 6
- ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe: insanely crispy, but tender in the center. A salty golden Parmesan crust makes these perfect for a weeknight meal or beautiful enough for entertaining.
- 🍪 Main Ingredients: potatoes, parmesan, olive oil
- 👌 Difficulty: Easy
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- Quick Look: Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
- Why You'll Love This Recipe
- 🥔 Key Ingredients
- Substitutions
- How To Make Garlic Parmesan Potatoes:
- Expert Tips:
- How to Prep Roasted Potatoes in Advance
- Roasted Potato Storage
- 🙋♀️ FAQ: Roasted Parmesan Garlic Potatoes
- Looking for what to serve with these roasted potatoes?
- Crispy Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
Why You'll Love This Recipe
✅ Ultra crispy edges with tender, fluffy centers
✅ A golden salty Parmesan crust that gets perfectly crisp in the oven
✅ Made with simple pantry ingredients
✅ Easy enough for weeknights, impressive enough for entertaining
✅ Pairs with steak, chicken, pork, or holiday roasts
✅ Crowd-approved - they disappear fast
🥔 Key Ingredients
➡️ Baby Yellow Potatoes - I use baby yellow potatoes because they're naturally buttery and stay creamy inside while getting perfectly crisp on the outside - and their thin skins mean no peeling required.
➡️ Olive Oil - I use regular olive oil instead of extra virgin because it has a higher smoke point, which helps the potatoes crisp up without burning - and bonus, it's less expensive.
➡️ Parmesan Reggiano - I use freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano instead of pre-grated because it melts better, tastes saltier and nuttier, and creates that golden, crispy crust - without the anti-caking powders that keep pre-shredded cheese from browning properly. Parmigiano Reggiano is the real deal - it's made in specific regions of Italy under strict regulations, aged longer, and has a deeper, nuttier, more complex flavor.
➡️ Rosemary- An optional ingredient, but it adds a nice herb roasted potato flavor.
Get the full list of ingredients and measurements on the printable recipe card below.
Substitutions
✅ Substitute Russet potatoes for the Yukon Gold potatoes. Russet will get extra crispy because of its starch content, but the inside will be a little fluffier and less creamy. Peel them first for the best texture. Fingerling potatoes - Fingerling potatoes are great for entertaining because their long, elegant shape looks beautiful on a platter.
✅ Substitute Olive oil for Vegetable or canola oil - Budget-friendly and works well for crisping. Avocado oil - My top swap. High smoke point and neutral flavor, so it crisps beautifully.
How To Make Garlic Parmesan Potatoes:
- Preheat and Prep
Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash and Cut Potatoes in half.
- Grate Parmesan
And scatter on garlic Parmesan mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add Potatoes
Add potatoes, cut side down, to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake
Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
Serve and Enjoy
Expert Tips:
👩🍳 Cheese labeled simply "Parmesan" can be made anywhere, is often aged for less time, and usually has less flavor and a drier texture. Look for the real deal, even though it's more expensive, you use less of it because it has so much more flavor.
👩🍳 Don't be tempted to open the oven door to peek before the 30-minute mark. Every time you open the door, heat escapes and the temperature can drop 25-50°F within seconds - more if it stays open for a while.
👩🍳 If you're short on time, you can microwave the potatoes for 2-3 minutes before roasting. This par-cooks the potatoes and will cut down your baking time.
How to Prep Roasted Potatoes in Advance
Here's the best part: these roasted parmesan garlic potatoes are super easy to prep in advance. If you're entertaining or just want to save some time, you can cut the potatoes and toss them in olive oil, salt, and pepper ahead of time. You can also mix up the Parmesan, garlic, and herbs in a separate container. When it's time to cook, just combine everything and pop it in the oven.
Roasted Potato Storage
- Let them cool, transfer them to an airtight container. And they'll be good in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
🙋♀️ FAQ: Roasted Parmesan Garlic Potatoes
Can I make these potatoes in advance?
These potatoes are super easy to prep in advance. If you're entertaining or just want to save some time, you can cut the potatoes and toss them in olive oil, salt, and pepper ahead of time. You can also mix up the Parmesan, garlic, and herbs in a separate container. When it's time to cook, just combine everything and pop it in the oven.uch garlic olive oil you prefer to use.
Add AFTER roasting (best for most fresh herbs):
Chopped rosemary, thyme, or parsley should be tossed in right after the potatoes come out of the oven. High heat can burn them and dull their flavor.
For crispy potatoes, starchy varieties like Yukon Gold, Russets, or fingerling potatoes are your best bet. Russets will give you the crispiest result, while Yukon potatoes crisp nicely but give you a creamier internal texture..
Best Way - Oven:
Preheat to 400°F. Spread potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with a little oil, and bake for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Quick & Crispy - Air Fryer:
Set to 375°F and heat for 5-7 minutes, shaking halfway.
Looking for what to serve with these roasted potatoes?
If you make these Garlic Parmesan Potatoes, I'd love to know what variation you tried! Leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram @Lauren_Lane_Culinarian - I always reshare your creations.
Crispy Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
Equipment
- Sheet Pan
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb baby yellow potatoes halved
- 3-4 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt or Garlic Salt and Pepper
- Fresh Herbs rosemary, thyme or parsley
- Parmesan Mixture
- ¾ cup grated parmesan
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional pinch of chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Drizzle and spread oil on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- Scatter the Parmesan Mixture over the olive oil. Once sprinkled, do not touch - don't try to spread it.
- Place potatoes cut side down, pressing firmly.
- Drizzle the top of the potatoes with more olive oil or spray with oil, then sprinkle generously with salt.
- Bake potatoes for 35 - 40 minutes or until they are soft and the parmesan crust is deep golden brown on the bottom.
- Then place on the serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
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Notes
- If adding fresh herbs at after the potatoes are roasted. Chopped rosemary, thyme, or parsley should be tossed in right after the potatoes come out of the oven. High heat can burn them and dull their flavor.
- Make sure to use fresh grated Parmesan with a sand-like texture. I grate my own Parmesan-Reggiano because it has more flavor and it's delicious.. But you can find the sand-like grated parmesan in the deli area. Note that the pre-shredded Parmesan sold in the cheese aisles won't give you the same crispiness.
- Don't peek too often. Every time you open the oven, it adds quite a bit more time to the overall cooking time because the oven has to reheat again.
- If you're short on time, you can also microwave the potatoes for 2-3 minutes before roasting. This helps get the inside cooked faster, and you can cut down your bake time.
Lauren Lane says
Crispy garlic Parmesan potatoes! Need I say more? So good.