Greek Fries
Enjoy delicious and satisfying Greek fries, loaded with feta cheese crumbles and finely diced red onion. When paired with a side of creamy tzatziki sauce, you will have the ultimate side dish, snack, or appetizer that doubles as a light lunch or dinner option. Naturally gluten free and easily made vegan too!
Servings: 6
Calories: 270kcal
Ingredients
For The Fries
- 6 russet potatoes
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried dill
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp pepper
For The Toppings
- 5 oz feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- ½ red onion finely diced
- lemon wedges
- tzatziki dip
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and slice into ½ inch sticks.
- Place the cut potatoes into a bowl of cold water and soak for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 200 C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Drain the potatoes and pat dry with kitchen paper towel.
- Add the potatoes, oil, salt and remaining seasonings into a mixing bowl and toss to coat.
- Lay the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the prepared tray, making sure to leave a small space between each potato stick.
- Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes, turning the potatoes ½ way through the cooking time.
- Transfer the cooked fries to a serving dish and top with crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, diced red onion and lemon wedges.
- Serve immediately and enjoy with a side of tzatziki dip.
Notes
- Soaking the potatoes helps to make them crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
- Russet or yukon potatoes can be used for this recipe.
- These fries are best enjoyed immediately.
- Potatoes can be prepared ahead of time and soaked overnight in the fridge to save.
- Enjoy these delicious fries with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Nutritional information doesn't include tzatziki dip.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 670mg | Potassium: 948mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g