Tender, crisp potatoes coated in crunchy cheese?

There was one specific episode ofEveryday Italianthat played often where Giada made roasted potatoes with cippolini onions.

That was the first roasted potatoes recipe I made all by myself.

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Roasted potatoeshave continued to be a mainstay in my repertoire.

These crispy Parmesan roasted potatoes are what dreams are made of.

Avoid the shelf-stable stuff!

crispy parmesan potatoes on a platter

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The baby potatoes should be 1 to 1 1/2 inches across.

If your potatoes are larger, consider quartering them.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

crispy parmesan potato on a fork, and in the background, the rest of the potatoes on a platter

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Cut each potato in half, adding to the olive oil mixture as you slice to avoid browning.

Toss the potatoes with the oil mixture until coated.

Its okay if the potatoes are close together on the pan.

olive oil mixture in a bowl for crispy parmesan potatoes recipe

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Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the potatoes sit for 5 minutes.

This allows the Parmesan to cool slightly and set into its crispy, snappy texture.

Top with more parsley and serve right away.

halved potatoes added to bowl of seasoning for crispy parmesan potatoes recipe

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Leftover potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

To reheat, preheat the oven to 375F with a rack set in the middle.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

seasoned potatoes coated with parmesan for crispy parmesan potatoes recipe

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Alternatively, toss them into the air fryer.

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parmesan potatoes added to a parchment-paper lined baking sheet for crispy parmesan potatoes recipe

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crispy parmesan potatoes on a baking sheet

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crispy parmesan potatoes on a baking sheet (crispy side up)

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crispy parmesan potatoes on a platter (close-up)

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