Description
Crispy and flavorful Parmesan Potatoes, roasted fingerling potatoes seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder, topped with golden-brown Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. A savory side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes (30 to 34 potatoes)
Seasonings and Toppings
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese
- 5 to 6 sprigs fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 400°F to prepare for roasting the potatoes evenly.
- Prepare Potatoes: Cut 1 1/2 pounds of fingerling potatoes in half lengthwise. Place them in a roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Toss well to coat all potatoes evenly. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer, cut-side down.
- Roast Potatoes: Roast the potatoes until the cut bottoms are turning golden-brown, about 30 minutes. This helps develop a crispy texture.
- Prepare Toppings: Meanwhile, finely grate 2 ounces of Parmesan cheese (about 1 lightly packed cup). Pick the leaves from 5 to 6 fresh parsley sprigs and chop finely to yield about 2 tablespoons.
- Flip and Add Cheese: Carefully flip each potato piece with tongs or a thin metal spatula so they are cut-side up. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over the potatoes. Some cheese may fall onto the pan, which will crisp up as well.
- Finish Roasting: Roast the potatoes for about 10 minutes more until they are cooked through and the cheese is crisp and golden-brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the roasted potatoes with the chopped fresh parsley before serving to add a fresh herbaceous note.
Notes
- Use fingerling potatoes for their perfect size and shape, but small new potatoes can be a substitute.
- Ensure potatoes are arranged in a single layer cut-side down for even roasting and crispiness.
- Parmesan cheese adds a sharp, nutty flavor and forms a crispy crust—use freshly grated for best results.
- Smoked paprika adds a subtle smoky depth; regular paprika can be used if unavailable.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
