Wash the potatoes thoroughly, then pierce each potato several times with a fork.
Place potatoes in the microwave and cook on high for approx. 17-20 mins.
Potatoes should be very easily pierce with a fork once cooked.
Allow potatoes to cool so that you can handle them, then cut each potato in half and then slice into fries - no more than 1/4" thick.
Heat oil in dutch oven until hot, then place half of the thyme in oil, then carefully add half of the potatoes into the oil.
With the skimmer, gently shuffle the thyme and potatoes around, so they mix up together.
Allow potatoes to fry, they will get golden on one side.
Flip them over and continue to fry until they are golden on both sides.
Remove from oil using a skimmer and allow to drain on paper towels.
Remove thyme from stems and sprinkle over fries - discard stems.
Transfer to serving plate or dish, then drizzle with oil and then finally sprinkle with salt and parmesan.
Serve immediately.