UPDATE: This post was updated on March 25, 2025 to include conversions for metric measurements and nutrition information.
These Garlic and Rosemary French Fries are a crispy, crunchy, and flavorful addition to any meal! They're tossed with fresh rosemary, sprinkled with flaky sea salt, and perfect to serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
If you're looking for other "fries" options, check out these Crispy Garlic Potato Wedges and these Baked Zucchini Slices! Serve these fries with this Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup or for burger night with these Sourdough Discard Hamburger Buns.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- This recipe is easy to make with less than 15 minutes of prep time!
- These are crispy, crunchy fries that are perfect for serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
- You can easily modify this recipe to make Sweet Potato Rosemary Fries, Rosemary Parmesan Fries, or Truffle Rosemary Fries.
- It's a great way to use some of that fresh rosemary you have in the garden!
Ingredients
There are just a few key ingredients you'll need to make these Garlic Rosemary Fries.
- Russet potatoes: These potatoes are the best for making fries because they have lower water content and are high in starch, which gives you a crispier texture and helps the fries hold together. You can use other potatoes as well, but keep in mind they may be softer.
- Garlic: Fresh, minced garlic is the best. If you're in a pinch, you could also use powdered garlic for this recipe.
- Fresh rosemary: Definitely stick with the fresh rosemary for this recipe. You'll want to de-stem and coarsely chop the rosemary before adding to the garlic fries.
- Flaky sea salt: I like to use Maldon Sea Salt to finish this dish!
See full recipe below for detailed directions.
Substitutions & Variations
There are a few easy variations you can make to these Garlic Rosemary Fries. Below are a few ideas to get you started:
- Sweet Potato Rosemary Fries - Try this recipe with sweet potatoes! These won't be as crispy because sweet potatoes have more water content and are softer, but the flavor combination will be delicious.
- Rosemary Parmesan Fries - Before serving, top with shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Truffle Rosemary Fries - Why not add a little truffle! After baking the fries, toss with a little bit of truffle oil (a little goes a long way here) to add some really wonderful truffle flavor.
I have not tested this recipe with other variations, but if you do, let us know how it turns out in the comments! I always love to hear how you're adapting these recipes and use those as ideas for future recipes as well!
How to make Garlic and Rosemary French Fries
The hardest part (and I say that lightly!) of this recipe is cutting the potatoes. Once the potatoes are cut, you'll toss with the herbs and spices and bake. That's it!
Thoroughly wash your potatoes and leave the skin on. Cut into "disks" either using a knife, or with a mandoline set to 6-7mm.
Using a knife, cut each disk into individual fries. You want them to be as uniform as possible so they'll all bake at the same time.
Drizzle with olive oil, garlic, herbs and spices.
Toss to combine and spread the fries evenly on a baking sheet (you might need to use 2 sheets to give the fries enough room to spread out).
Make sure your fries have "room to breathe" on the baking sheet and are in one layer. This will allow them to get as crispy as possible. If you're making thin, matchstick fries, keep an eye on them at the end of the baking time: they can burn quickly!
Expert Cooking Tips
- Cut the fries in a uniform size; this will help to ensure they all bake at the same rate. If you have very thin and very thick fries, some will be burnt, while others will be undercooked.
- You can cut these fries to be as thin or as thick as you like. Prefer matchstick fries? Thicker fries? Both will work! Just keep an eye on the baking time as thicker fries may need additional time.
- Spread the fries in one layer on the baking sheet. This will allow them to crisp up on the sheet.
- Serve these Garlic Rosemary Fries with your favorite dipping sauces. They're great with ketchup, mayonnaise, or your favorite aioli.
Equipment
You'll need a knife and cutting board (I like to use a Wusthof Classic 8" Chef's Knife). You can also use a mandoline to slice the potato "disks" before cutting them into fries if that's easier for you. You'll also need two half-sheet baking pans.
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Storage
Refrigerator Storage: Store leftover fries in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the fries in the microwave for about 30 seconds when you're ready to serve.
Recipe FAQ
I recommend cutting the potatoes into a disk (with either a mandoline or a sharp knife), and then slicing into individual fries of your preferred size.
The trick is to NOT flip the fries halfway through baking. If you do, you'll find that they are sticking to the pan and will tear while flipping.
Fresh rosemary will give you the best flavor, but in a pinch, you could use dried rosemary (use 1 teaspoon dried herbs in place of 1 Tablespoon fresh herbs). Another option would be to use another fresh herb, such as fresh parsley, in place of the rosemary!
I recommend using fresh, minced garlic, but you could also use garlic powder for these fries. Substitute ½ teaspoon garlic powder in place of the garlic cloves.
Garlic and Rosemary French Fries
Equipment
- Mandoline slicer optional
Ingredients
- 3 medium russet potatoes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons fresh rosemary coarsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Thoroughly wash your potatoes and leave the skin on. Using either a knife and cutting board, or a mandoline set to 6-7mm, carefully slice potatoes into "disks" length-wise. Then cut each "disk" into fries of your desired thickness.
- Transfer the fries to a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Spread the fries evenly in one layer on the baking sheet (you will likely need to spread to a second sheet).
- Bake for 40-45 minutes. Do not flip the fries while baking as they will tear.
- Watch the fries carefully at the end as thinner fries may burn quickly if over-baked. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and your favorite dipping sauce.
Jessica Vogl says
The garlic and rosemary flavor combination is incredible! And the crispiness of these fries is always delicious.