A plate of golden-brown French fries elegantly arranged in a cone shape, topped with a sprinkle of sea salt, chopped parsley, and drizzled with truffle-infused oil. An irresistible sight!

Iconic Gourmet French Fries

Name: Iconic Gourmet French Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes peeled and cut into thin matchsticks; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon sea salt; Chopped fresh parsley for garnish; Truffle-infused oil for drizzling

Gourmet French fries with a flavorful twist.

Category Side Dish

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style French

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · July 13, 2023

A little about this dish

Get ready to celebrate French Fries Day with a gourmet twist! This recipe transforms the beloved side dish into an iconic and visually stunning creation. We'll be using top-quality potatoes and elevating the flavors with a blend of herbs and spices. Let's dive into this deliciousness!

Ingredients (for 4)

Russet potatoes — 4 large — peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
Extra-virgin olive oil — 4 tablespoons
Dried thyme — 1 tablespoon
Garlic powder — 1 tablespoon
Smoked paprika — 1 tablespoon
Sea salt — 1 teaspoon
Chopped fresh parsley — — for garnish
Truffle-infused oil — — for drizzling

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🌡️💨

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Step 2 — 🥄🌿🧂

In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, dried thyme, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and sea salt.
Step 3 — 🥔🔥🌿

Add the potato matchsticks to the bowl and toss them gently until evenly coated with the seasoned oil mixture.
Step 4 — 📐🥔📏

Arrange the coated potato matchsticks in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 5 — 🔥🍟⏰

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the fries are golden brown and crispy, flipping them halfway through.
Step 6 — ❄️🍟

Once cooked, remove the fries from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Step 7 — 🍽️🥟

To plate, arrange the fries in a cone shape on a serving platter.
Step 8 — 🌊🧂🌿

Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and chopped fresh parsley.
Step 9 — 🍯🍽️🍄

Drizzle with truffle-infused oil for an enchanting aroma and elevated flavor.
Step 10 — 🍽️🌟😋

Serve immediately and enjoy!

A final fox tip

For a fun twist, you can serve these gourmet French fries with a variety of dipping sauces such as truffle aioli, spicy ketchup, or garlic mayo. Kids can help with peeling and cutting the potatoes, as well as arranging the fries in a beautiful cone shape on the platter.