Greek Fries
These crispy baked Greek fries are tossed in a homemade Mediterranean spice blend and topped with crumbled feta, fresh dill, parsley, and lemon zest. They're easy to make, totally satisfying, and a little hard to stop eating - especially with a side of yogurt dill sauce!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 large russet potatoes cut into wedges or thinner strips*
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper
For serving:
- Zest of 1 lemon optional but recommended
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
- ¼ cup fresh chopped dill
- Crumbled feta
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray a large baking sheet. If you don’t have a large one, then you can use 2 smaller ones.
- Place the potatoes in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Let sit for 10-30 minutes. Drain the potatoes and then place them on a clean towel and dry them off completely.
- Place the potatoes into a large bowl (I dry off the bowl I soaked them in and use that same bowl) and then drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle on the oregano, thyme, garlic and onion powder plus the salt and pepper. Toss to combine so the the fries are evenly coated.
- Place the potatoes in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet. They can be close together, but you DO NOT want them touching or else they will not crisp up properly.
- Bake the potatoes for 30-45 minutes (this depends largely on the size- wedges will need more time) flipping after the first 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle on the lemon zest, parsley, and dill. Serve with a sprinkle of crumbled feta and a squeeze of lemon juice as desired and ENJOY!
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Notes
Storage + Reheating - Store leftover fries in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat: place an empty baking sheet in a 400°F oven while it preheats, then spread the fries in a single layer on the hot pan and bake for 5-8 minutes, watching closely toward the end. The air fryer also works great if you have one - just a few minutes at 375°F does the trick.
- Cut all fries the same size so they bake evenly - thin strips or wedges both work, it's personal preference.
- Leave the skins on for extra crispiness and texture, or peel if you prefer.
- To make vegan, simply omit the feta or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Soaking in hot water is the key to a crispy exterior - don't skip it!
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 689mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg
