These Garlic Truffle Fries will fancy up any dinner! Indulge in the flavor of this garlicky, truffle oil-tossed, Parmesan-dusted side dish, instead of the guilt with this lower fat oven-baked option.
Let’s talk fries.
All my starch lovers will agree with me that the appeal of a basket of hot, greasy fries is undeniable in any situation.
Trust me, they’re even better when they’re bathed in garlic and truffle oil.
Please tell me you’ve tried truffle fries!?
And if you haven’t, promise you’ll make these as soon as possible!!
This page includes step by step instructions, as well as tips and notes. If you’d like to skip all that, feel free to scroll down to the full, printable recipe card at the bottom of the post. There is also a “jump to recipe” button at the top of the page if you’d rather not exercise your scrolling finger!
Wait, wait, wait…What Are Truffles?
We’re not talking about those delicious bombs of chocolate, here. Truffles are mushrooms!
Grown wild in the forests of North and central Italy, truffles come in over 200 varieties of black, white, and burgundy. They can’t be planted or tamed, and are actually “hunted” with the help of trained dogs.
This expensive ingredient is prized among professional and home chefs around the world for their funky, earthy flavor.
Truffles are used to make truffle oil, which is commonly used as a finishing oil to lend the flavor and aroma of truffles to a dish at a fraction of the cost.
Real truffle oil is made with a combination of neutral oils and white truffles shavings.
Sadly, nearly all brands are actually made from a chemical that includes the aromatic compounds found in truffles. This means it’s super easy to be fooled into buying fake, overpriced oil.
Check the labels and avoid the ingredient 2,4-dithiapentane when purchasing your truffle oil.
The real stuff may be a bit pricier, but it is totally worth having in your pantry! Just remember to use it as a finishing oil – never cook with it or you’ll lose that flavor!
Ingredients
Truffle fries are a deliciously simple yet fancy-sounding side dish or appetizer. My friends, this is high-end bar food.
These thinly cut baked (or fried) French fries are tossed with an olive and white truffle oil blend. They are often topped with fresh or sauteed garlic, herbs, salt, and cheeses.
- Russet potatoes – or a bag of frozen fries in a pinch.
- Olive oil
- Truffle oil – what gives these babies their flavor (this is our favorite brand!)
- Garlic – freshly minced is best here, but you can use pre-minced if that’s all you have.
- Kosher or sea salt
- Black pepper
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley – just for garnish, not required!
Alternately, you can use truffle salt
or truffle butter
to flavor your truffle fries if you don’t like the oil!
For exact ingredient measurements and recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post!
How To Make Truffle Fries
- First, cut the unpeeled potatoes into ¼ – ½ inch thick restaurant style fries. Place the cut fries in a large bowl full of hot tap water and allow them to soak for 10 minutes.
- Next, drain the fries. Transfer them to a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and pat them completely dry.
- Then preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and spray it lightly with baking spray.
- Combine the fries, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon truffle oil, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and pepper to taste. Toss the fries to coat them evenly, then spread them in an even layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake the fries for 30-40 minutes, flipping every 10 minutes, until they’re golden brown and crispy. In the final 10 minutes, sprinkle them with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.
- With 5 minutes left to cook, heat remaining olive oil and truffle oil in a small skillet over low heat. Add the garlic and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Drizzle the hot oil over the fries and toss.
- Finally, garnish the fries with additional Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste, and parsley. Serve them immediately.
What to serve truffle fries with?
I mean…they’re pretty perfect by themselves. They’re also delicious dipped in ranch dressing, homemade In-N-Out Sauce, or a batch of gooey Rotel Dip. And of course, they’re easily paired with your fave meals!
- Cast Iron Steaks
- Grilled Skirt Steak
- The Bettah Feta Burger
- Braised Short Rib Poutine
- Juicy Lucy Cheeseburger
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Garlic Truffle Fries
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes (or a bag of frozen french fries in a pinch)
- 3 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 3 teaspoons truffle oil divided
- ½ teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with baking spray. Set aside.
- Cut potatoes into ¼ – ½ inch thick restaurant style fries. Do not remove the skin. Place fries in a large bowl full of hot tap water and allow to soak for 10 minutes.
- Drain the fries, then transfer them to a tea towel or paper towels and pat dry completely.
- In a large dry bowl, combine fries, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon truffle oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread fries into an even layer on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden and crispy, flipping every 10 minutes. In the final 10 minutes, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.
- With 5 minutes left to cook, heat remaining olive oil and truffle oil in a small skillet over low heat. Add garlic and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Drizzle over hot fries and toss.
- Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste, and parsley.
Nutrition
This post was originally published on February 13, 2019. It was updated with a additional information on June 14, 2024.
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