Name: Parmesan truffle fries
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 5-6 medium potatoes (see notes); cooking spray; 1 tsp salt; 4 tbsp Parmesan cheese; 1-2 tsp truffle oil

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Just when you thought you couldn’t crave fries any harder, along come Parmesan Truffle Fries. If you haven’t had them yet: mind blown. If you haven’t tried them at home yet… wait. What? Yes. Mind blown again. Parmesan truffle fries are so simple to prepare, it’s dangerous (not literally). All the familiar golden crunch of a regular fry with a super chic upgrade.

Love a loaded fry? Yeah, me too. For a whole different twist, check out my Air Fryer Greek Fries and Philly Cheesesteak Loaded Fries!

Truffle fries

You haver probably seen a lot of truffle fries on restaurant menus in recent years. They may be a relative newcomer to the potato scene, but truffle fries have been gaining popularity for nearly 25 years.

Originally they were blessed with actual white truffle shavings in their lux LA homeland. Now they’ve become a rather more accessible side dish making their way onto tables in burger joints and at home.

Almost garlicky, or oniony, the white truffle aroma is less pungent than black. Partnered with a hit of sharp This is an affiliate link.parmesan these crunchy-coated, fluffy-centred golden rods are temptingly moreish and easy to match with almost any main.

And do you know what? They look pretty glam too!

Close up shot of parmesan truffle fries on a tray

How to make them

There are two simple and fuss-free options here: 1) the classic oven approach and 2) the air fryer approach.

My preference is to use an This is an affiliate link.air fryer. It will give you crispier fries in less time, and with less oil needed. I set my air fryer to 200C/400F, and it will only need 20 minutes, or 25 for extra crispy.

In an oven, the fries will need 20 minutes at 200C/400F, plus a further 20-25 at 220C/425F.

I’m not keen on deep-frying in general. But if that’s your preferred method, you can prepare your parm truffle fries that way too.

Either way, you’ll need to prep your potatoes by cutting into strips. My handy This is an affiliate link.potato chipper cut them into 1.5cm/1/2 inch strips.

Then spray evenly with This is an affiliate link.cooking oil, they go into the oven or fryer for the appropriate cooking time. 10 minutes before the time is up, drizzle with the This is an affiliate link.truffle oil and pop back in. 2 minutes before the time is up, sprinkle with the parmesan shavings and back in to melt.

If you don’t have the time to chip the potatoes from scratch, you can even use frozen fries. No judgement! Just follow the same cooking method.

Process shot of parmesan truffle fries in air fryer tray

Recipe Tips and Notes

Because I make air fryer fries so often, I had to buy a This is an affiliate link.potato chipper. Peeling and chipping spuds every other day was taking the edge of my fry pleasure! You don’t strictly need one for this recipe, but if you want to get the chopping done quickly and neatly, I can recommend one.
Soak the fries in cold water before cooking to remove excess starch. This helps the fries to cook more evenly and become crispier.
Spray your fries with cooking spray. I used an This is an affiliate link.olive oil spray. You can also use a teaspoon of regular This is an affiliate link.olive oil, but it’s harder to get an even coat.
The time it will take to cook the fries in each air fryer can vary slightly depending on the make and model. If you’re not sure, check on the fries as they cook and get to know your appliance. In my This is an affiliate link.Ninja Foodi DualZone FlexBasket Air Fryer, they take a reliable 20 when set to 200C/400F.
The This is an affiliate link.truffle oil is used as a seasoning, not as a cooking oil, so it’s added at the end. How much you need will depend on the quality and freshness of what you have. Truffle oil will degrade over time, but it is worth investing on a small bottle of high-quality stuff!

Serving suggestions

On their own, the taste of truffle can become a bit much, even for a passionate fan like me. That means that these fries are best served as a posh side.

They could be brought out to accompany any grilled meat, but to me, it should be a burger every time. It could be a traditional burger, or a smash burger. Whatever you choose, it’s gonna be good!

Storage and leftovers

As any French fry fan worth their salt knows, French fries have to be eaten hot. Cold French fries? That’s not hot. But do you want to hear some good news? You can totally reheat your fries in your air fryer! It just takes 4-6 minutes with a quick shake half way through.

Or reheat in an oven baking on a parchment paper-lined This is an affiliate link.baking sheet in an oven heated to 200C/400F for 5-10 minutes, depending on how crisp you want them.

Other truffle recipes to try

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Parmesan truffle fries

By Julia Frey of Vikalinka

Prep: 25

Cook: 20

Total: 45

Servings:

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Parmesan truffle fries have all the familiar golden crunch of a regular fry with a super chic upgrade.

Equipment

This is an affiliate link.Air Fryer
This is an affiliate link.Potato chipper

Ingredients

▢ 5-6 medium potatoes, see notes
▢ This is an affiliate link.cooking spray
▢ 1 tsp salt
▢ 4 tbsp This is an affiliate link.Parmesan cheese
▢ 1-2 tsp truffle oil

Instructions

Wash the potatoes and cut them unpeeled. You can use a knife or a potato chipper. Wash the cut potatoes again or better yet soak them in cold water for 10-20 minutes if time allows. Then drain and dry them thoroughly with a kitchen towel. There should be no moisture left on the surface of your potatoes.
Spray them with an oil spray all over, shake and spray again until evenly coated, then season with salt. Put your seasoned potatoes into the basket of an air fryer, select the Air Fry option with the temperature set to 200C/400F and cook for 10 minutes. Then take the basket out, shake the potatoes very well, drizzle with the truffle oil and cook for 8-10 minutes longer until the potatoes are golden on the outside and cooked all the way through. 2 minutes before the fries are done, open the air fryer and sprinkle with 2 tbsp of grated Parmesan cheese, then cook until the cheese is melted.
Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese before serving.
Alternatively you can cook the fries in an oven. Prepare the fries as above and bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet in an oven preheated to 200C/375F. Cook for 20 minutes, turn the temperature up to 220C/425F and cook for a further 15 minutes. Remember to stir occasionally so they cook evenly. Then take the baking sheet out and drizzle with olive oil and add to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, depending on the desired level of crispness. 2 minutes before they are done, sprinkle with 2 tbsp of grated Parmesan cheese.
Or use frozen fries and either air fry them for 6-8 minutes or oven cook them according to package instruction. Add the truffle oil and grated Parmesan in the last 2 minutes, so the truffle scent doesn’t evaporate.