Description

These Amazing Crispy Parmesan Crusted Potatoes are a quick and delicious side dish ready in just 30 minutes. Baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes are seasoned with garlic, onion powder, Italian herbs, and grated Parmesan, then oven-baked to a golden, crispy perfection. Garnished with fresh parsley, they make a perfect complement to any meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

2 pounds small potatoes (such as baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes)

Seasoning and Coating

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Garnish (Optional)

Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to create a crispy exterior on the potatoes.
Prepare Potatoes: Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly. Cut them into approximately 1-inch pieces; smaller potatoes can be halved or quartered to ensure even cooking.
Mix Seasoning: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried Italian herbs, black pepper, and salt. Stir until the mixture is well blended.
Coat Potatoes: Add the cut potatoes to the bowl with the Parmesan mixture and toss until every piece is evenly coated with the flavorful blend.
Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet, taking care not to overcrowd them. Use two baking sheets if needed to maintain space for crispiness.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes. Flip the potatoes halfway through cooking to ensure they brown evenly and become crispy on all sides.
Garnish and Serve: Once golden brown and crispy, remove the potatoes from the oven. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the crispy, cheesy goodness!

Notes

For best results, use small potatoes of similar sizes to ensure even cooking.
Do not overcrowd the baking sheet, as this can cause the potatoes to steam instead of crisp up.
You can substitute Parmesan with Pecorino Romano for a sharper flavor.
Cook time may vary slightly depending on your oven and the size of the potato pieces.
To make it lower in salt, adjust or omit added salt according to your preference.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: Parmesan potatoes, crispy potatoes, baked potatoes, side dish, easy potato recipe, Italian herbs, garlic potatoes