🥔 Garlic Butter Fries Recipe
Ingredients (serves 4)
| Item | Quantity |
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| Russet potatoes | 2–3 large |
| Garlic butter | 3–4 Tbsp unsalted butter + 3–4 cloves garlic |
| Olive oil (or vegetable oil) | 1–2 Tbsp |
| Fresh parsley or chives | 1 Tbsp, chopped |
| Salt & pepper | To taste |
| Optional: Parmesan cheese | ¼–½ cup, finely grated |
Instructions Prep & Cook
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Prep the fries
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Peel (optional) and cut potatoes into sticks (~¼–½″ thick).
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Soak in cold water for 15–30 min to remove starch and enhance crispiness thetwincookingproject.net+15bakeannarecipes.com+15voyoeats.com+15foodandwine.com+15thechunkychef.com+15allrecipes.com+15scrummychef.com+3foodnetwork.com+3foodnetwork.com+3reddit.comreddit.com+2reddit.com+2thetwincookingproject.net+2.
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Dry thoroughly.
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Cook the fries
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Oven method: Toss fries with oil, salt, bake at 425°F for 20 min, flip, and bake another 10–15 min until golden voyoeats.com+1reddit.com+1.
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Air-fryer method: Lightly coat with oil, air fry at 380–400°F for 18–23 min in a single layer, shaking halfway .
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Make garlic butter
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Gently melt butter with minced garlic on low heat until fragrant (≈2–5 min—don’t let it brown) allrecipes.com+15foodnetwork.com+15voyoeats.com+15foodnetwork.com+2foodnetwork.com+2reddit.com+2.
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Combine & season
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Toss hot fries in a bowl with garlic butter so it coats evenly foodnetwork.com+10voyoeats.com+10reddit.com+10.
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Add parsley (or chives), season with salt and pepper. Optionally stir in Parmesan for extra flavor and texture bakeannarecipes.com.
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Serve immediately
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Serve hot with ketchup, aioli, or ranch on the side eatingwell.com+15voyoeats.com+15allrecipes.com+15.
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🔍 Pro Tips for Ultimate Results
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Double-fry or double-bake: Crisp outside, fluffy inside—forward twice gives that perfect texture .
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Large bowl toss: Use a big bowl to coat fries fully without breaking them bonappetit.com+2voyoeats.com+2reddit.com+2.
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High heat: Ensures crunchiness—425°F for oven or 380–400°F for air fryer .
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Timing matters: Add salt while fries are still hot for best absorption reddit.com+5reddit.com+5bakeannarecipes.com+5.
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Customize seasonings: Try paprika, thyme, rosemary, chili flakes, or truffle oil for bold flavors .
🎯 Quick Recap
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Soak → dry → cut → oil → high-temp bake/air fry
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Gently melt garlic in butter
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Toss fries with garlic butter, herbs, cheese
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Serve hot for maximum crisp
Interested in a spicy version, truffle-garlic twist, or a dip recipe like garlic aioli? I’m happy to help!