Parmesan Truffle Fries

Description

French fries coated in truffle oil and Parmesan cheese is simply heavenly! They were served at one of my favorite brewpubs and I knew I had to recreate them at home.

Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • peanut oil for frying
  • 4 teaspoons truffle oil
  • ΒΌ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Cut potatoes into French fry shapes
  2. about 3/8-inch wide and thick
  3. using a mandoline or a knife. Soak potatoes in a large bowl of cold water for about 30 minutes. Drain and pat potatoes dry with a clean towel.
  4. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or deep saucepan to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  5. Gently lower 1/4 of the potatoes into the hot oil and cook
  6. stirring occasionally
  7. for 2 minutes. Transfer cooked potatoes to a clean towel using a slotted spoon. Repeat frying with remaining potatoes.
  8. Heat the same oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry potatoes again
  9. working in batches
  10. until golden brown
  11. about 5 minutes. Transfer fries to a clean kitchen towel using a slotted spoon.
  12. Place fries in a bowl and drizzle truffle oil over warm fries; season with Parmesan cheese
  13. parsley
  14. and sea salt.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 1 hr

Servings: 4

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