1. Preheat the oven

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Line a baking sheet or use a baking dish and lightly grease it with olive oil or non-stick spray.

2. Prepare the parmesan crust

• In a small bowl, mix together parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
• Spread the cheese and spice mixture evenly over the bottom of the baking dish or pan to form a crust.

3. Prepare the potatoes

• Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly. Cut them in half if using baby potatoes or small whole potatoes.
• Toss the potatoes in a bowl with olive oil or melted butter to coat them well.

4. Arrange the potatoes

• Place the potatoes cut-side down directly on top of the parmesan cheese mixture in the baking dish.
• Press them down slightly to help the cheese adhere and create that crisp crust during baking.

5. Roast the potatoes

• Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the bottoms are golden brown and crispy.
• Let them cool for 5 minutes before loosening them gently from the pan using a spatula.

6. Garnish and serve

• Transfer the potatoes to a serving platter, crispy side up.
• Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm as a side dish or appetizer.