Crispy Parmesan Potatoes with Spicy Garlic Dipping Sauce Recipe
Crispy Parmesan Potatoes are a delicious, golden-brown side dish made with halved baby potatoes coated in a savory mixture of parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and aromatic spices. These potatoes are oven-baked to achieve a perfectly crispy texture on the outside while remaining tender inside, served with a flavorful chipotle garlic mayonnaise dipping sauce for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Potatoes and Coating
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it is hot enough to crisp the potatoes nicely.
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash and halve the baby potatoes evenly to help them cook uniformly. Pat them dry to remove excess moisture for better crispiness.
- Make the Coating Mix: In a large bowl, combine the shredded parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir together to evenly distribute all the seasonings.
- Toss Potatoes in Oil: Add the halved potatoes to the bowl with the olive oil and toss thoroughly until all pieces are coated with oil.
- Coat Potatoes with Seasoning: Add the parmesan and breadcrumb mixture to the potatoes and toss again until each potato half is well coated with the crispy mixture.
- Bake Potatoes: Spread the coated potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a lightly greased sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the potatoes are golden brown and crisp.
- Prepare Dipping Sauce: While the potatoes bake, mix together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, chipotle chili powder, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Stir well to combine and let the flavors meld.
- Serve: Once the potatoes are crispy and cooked through, remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with the chipotle garlic dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- To ensure even cooking and crispiness, make sure potatoes are cut to uniform size.
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of chipotle chili powder in the dipping sauce.
- Panko breadcrumbs add extra crunch; use gluten-free panko if needed for dietary preferences.
- Leftover crispy potatoes can be reheated in the oven to restore crispiness instead of microwave reheating which makes them soggy.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings.
