Baked Parmesan Truffle Fries are an easy way to add a touch of elegance to weeknight dinners. Made with potatoes, grated Parmesan, and truffle butter, these fries are baked until crisp and finished with a fragrant truffle drizzle for an irresistible flavor.
I’m unabashedly a French fry fan — a crisp fry is one of life’s simple pleasures. Baking the fries makes them a little lighter than deep-frying, though they’re still an indulgence worth enjoying.
Parmesan Truffle Fries elevate the classic fry: crisp potato sticks tossed in truffle butter or oil, then showered with grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. The result is salty, savory, and slightly earthy from the truffle, with the crunch you want in every bite.
Many restaurants offer truffle fries, but the combination of truffle and Parmesan at home is easy to recreate and impressive to serve.
How to make Truffle Fries
- Cut potatoes into thin matchstick fries.
- Soak the potatoes in cold water for 1 hour to remove excess starch.
- Drain and thoroughly pat dry.
- Toss the fries with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Spread the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet so they aren’t overlapping.
- Bake at 450°F for 30–35 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crispy.
- Melt the truffle butter and toss the hot fries in it immediately.
- Finish with grated Parmesan, a little extra salt if needed, and chopped parsley; serve right away.
If you prefer a garlic-forward flavor, toss the fries with a garlic butter sauce before adding the Parmesan — it adds a deliciously savory note.
What is Truffle Butter?
Truffles are a subterranean fungus related to mushrooms, prized for their unique aroma and flavor. Fresh whole truffles are expensive, but their distinctive taste is often enjoyed through truffle-infused products such as oils, salts, honeys, and butters.
Truffle butter is typically made by combining butter with pieces of truffle or truffle flavoring. It can be made with white or black truffles; black truffles tend to have a more pronounced, earthy flavor. Truffle butter melts beautifully over hot food and disperses the truffle aroma in a more subtle, natural way than some synthetic truffle oils.
While truffle oil is commonly used for truffle fries, many commercial truffle oils contain artificial aroma compounds. If possible, choose a quality truffle butter or a natural truffle oil for the best flavor.
What To Serve with Truffle French Fries
Parmesan Truffle Fries pair well with many mains. For a steakhouse feel, serve them with a grilled steak and a crisp wedge salad. They also make a delicious accompaniment to gourmet burgers, especially with aioli for dipping, or alongside roasted vegetables for a bistro-style meal.
More Easy Potato Recipes
If you enjoy these baked fries, try other simple potato recipes like Potatoes Lyonnaise, classic mashed potatoes, oven-roasted baby potatoes, or a creamy potatoes au gratin for different takes on comfort-food favorites.
Parmesan Truffle Fries Recipe
Equipment
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baking sheet
Ingredients
- 3 large russet potatoes, washed and dried
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp black truffle butter
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Cut potatoes into matchstick slices.
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Place the cut potatoes in a bowl of cold water and soak for 1 hour.
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Drain and pat the potatoes dry, then return them to the bowl and drizzle with olive oil, tossing to coat evenly.
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Arrange the potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer without overlapping.
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Bake for 15 minutes, flip the fries, then bake another 15 minutes or until they are crisp and golden.
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While the fries finish, melt the truffle butter briefly in the microwave or in a small saucepan.
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Remove fries from the oven, drizzle with melted truffle butter, season with salt, and sprinkle with Parmesan.
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Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately for best crispness.
Notes
Dress and serve the fries right before eating — they can lose crispness after being coated with truffle butter.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.