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These Greek fries are delicious: crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Topped with feta and served with homemade tzatziki, these are the perfect side dish for many dishes including gyro and chicken souvlaki.
Greek recipes are always so full of flavor thanks to fresh and wholesome ingredients that are fundamental to Greek cooking. Creamy feta, fresh herbs and extra virgin olive oil can elevate many dishes such as spanakorizo, Greek potatoes and Greek salad. If you love Mediterranean flavors, these baked Greek fries will become one of your favorite ways to enjoy potatoes!
These Greek fries are easy to make, and the mix of oregano, feta, and a splash of lemon juice gives them so much flavor. They’re versatile, too, and make a great side dish for so many meals.
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Ingredients and substitutions
- Potatoes – Both russet potatoes and yukon gold potatoes work well for baked fries. For the most flavorful fries, don’t peel the potatoes.
- Olive oil – Extra virgin olive oil all the way! High quality EVOO is not only a healthy choice, but also adds a lot of flavor to the potatoes.
- Garlic – Adding freshly grated or minced garlic to this recipe makes all the difference. To get the best flavor, skip the store bought stuff and grate or mince the garlic yourself.
- Seasoning – It’s pretty simple: salt, pepper and dried oregano. You can opt for other spices such as cumin, coriander, paprika or thyme as well.
- Toppings – The best part! You can top these Greek fries with crumbled feta, chopped parsley or dill. If desired, you can finish with a squeeze of lemon. It’s best to get a block of feta and crumble it yourself for better flavor and texture instead of using store bought crumbled feta.
How to Make Greek Fries
Prepare the potatoes: Wash the potatoes thoroughly and then dry them very well. Slice into ¼-inch thick sticks and place them in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, minced garlic and spices to the potatoes and toss well to make sure every piece is coated.
Bake in the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer the potatoes to the sheet pan and spread them into one single layer. Make sure they don’t overlap, this helps with even cooking and crispiness of the potatoes. Bake in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until they’re fully cooked and crispy on the outside. Stir and flip the potatoes halfway through so they get crispy.
Final touches: Place the oven baked fries in a serving platter and top them with crumbled feta, chopped herbs such as parsley and a drizzle of lemon. Serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
Well coated fries: Make sure every slice of potato is coated well with olive oil. This is how you get crispy fries.
Don’t overcrowd: For best results, don’t overcrowd the pan and make sure the fries are not overlapping. If the sheet pan is crowded, the fries will start steaming which will make them a bit soggy.
Make them fresh: Serve right when out of the oven. The longer they sit, the less crispy and crunchy they’re going to be.
Serving Suggestions
These Greek style fries are perfect with many dishes such as Greek meatballs (keftedes), kofta kebab, lamb burger, salmon burgers and marinated salmon.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are best eaten right out of the oven and fresh. However, if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
Reheating instructions: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread the fries on a baking sheet in a single layer and reheat for ten minutes until hot and crispy.
Baked fries are best when served hot right out of the oven, therefore I recommend not making them in advance. However, you can cut the potatoes into sticks and soak them in cold water a couple of hours in advance.
The key to crispy fries is to not overcrowd the baking sheet and to flip the fries halfway through baking. Also, make sure every stick of potato is coated with olive oil for the ultimate crispy baked fries.
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Baked Greek Fries
Ingredients
- 6 yukon gold potatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil , extra virgin
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 lemon , optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly and then dry them well.
- Slice the potatoes into ¼-inch sticks and place them in a large bowl.
- Add the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper and dried oregano to the potatoes. Toss well to make sure all the potato sticks are well coated.
- Spread the potatoes on the baking sheet in one single layer. Make sure they don't overlap.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Flip the potatoes and then bake for another 15 minutes until they are crispy and golden.
- Once baked, transfer the oven baked fries to a serving platter and top with crumbled feta and/or chopped parsley. Top with lemon juice if desired.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I’ve made these fries several times and they always turn out perfectly! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
These oven-baked fries look fantastic. Thanks for the recipe.