Description
Crispy roasted Parmesan potatoes with a smoky paprika seasoning, topped with fresh parsley for a flavorful and satisfying side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Seasoning
- 1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes (30 to 34 potatoes)
- 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
Toppings
- 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.
- Prepare Potatoes: Cut the fingerling potatoes in half lengthwise. Place them in a roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Toss well to combine and arrange the potatoes cut-side down in a single layer.
- Initial Roast: Roast the potatoes until the bottoms start to turn golden-brown, about 30 minutes. While roasting, finely grate the Parmesan cheese and finely chop the parsley leaves.
- Flip and Add Cheese: Carefully flip each potato cut-side up using tongs or a thin metal spatula. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the potatoes, allowing some to fall onto the pan.
- Final Roast: Continue roasting the potatoes until they are cooked through and the cheese is crisp and golden-brown, about 10 minutes more.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fingerling potatoes for their size and shape, which roast evenly and crisply.
- For extra crispiness, make sure potatoes are arranged in a single layer without overcrowding the pan.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the smoked paprika slightly.
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts and crisps better than pre-grated cheese.
- Parsley adds freshness but can be omitted or substituted with fresh chives or thyme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
