Description
Crispy, golden oven-baked Parmesan potato rounds make a perfect savory snack or side dish. Thinly sliced russet potatoes are coated in a flavorful blend of Parmesan cheese, cornstarch, and aromatic spices, then baked to crispy perfection. Serve warm with sour cream for a deliciously indulgent treat that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Coating
- 3 medium russet potatoes
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Optional Serving
- Sour cream (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the potato rounds.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Mix Coating: In a shallow bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create a uniform coating mixture.
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel the russet potatoes if desired for a smoother texture and appearance.
- Slice Potatoes: Cut the potatoes into approximately ¼ inch thick rounds for even baking.
- Coat Potato Rounds: Press each side of the potato slices firmly into the Parmesan mixture, ensuring they are well-coated with the flavorful blend.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place each coated potato slice on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between slices for air circulation and even crisping.
- Repeat: Continue coating and arranging remaining potato slices in the same manner.
- Apply Cooking Spray: Lightly spray the tops of the coated potato rounds with cooking spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
- Bake First Side: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the potatoes for 15 minutes to start cooking and crisping.
- Flip and Spray Again: Carefully flip each potato round over, spray the other side with cooking spray, then return the tray to the oven.
- Bake Second Side: Continue baking for another 20 minutes until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and Serve: Take the potato rounds out of the oven once perfectly crisped and hot.
- Serve with Sour Cream: Optionally, serve warm with a side of sour cream for dipping to enhance flavor and creaminess.
- Enjoy: Delight in your homemade crispy Parmesan potato rounds as a snack or side dish!
Notes
- The peeling step is optional; leaving the skin on will add texture and nutrients.
- Adjust thickness of potato slices for preferred crispiness; thinner slices will be crispier and cook faster.
- Use cooking spray evenly for best crisping results without excess oil.
- Ensure even spacing between slices on the baking sheet to avoid sogginess.
- Feel free to substitute spices or add herbs like dried thyme or rosemary for variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
