Description
Enjoy a delicious twist on classic fries with these Easy Greek Fries topped with crumbled feta and served alongside a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfectly crispy baked potatoes seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper make for a satisfying snack or side dish inspired by Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Fries
- 4 large Russet Potatoes (Washed and peeled, cut into strips)
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (For coating the fries)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (To taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
- 1 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese (For topping the fries)
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt (Base for tzatziki)
- 1 small Cucumber (Grated and drained)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill (Chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (For flavor)
- Salt (To taste for the tzatziki)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the fries to a crispy golden finish.
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash and peel the russet potatoes, then cut them evenly into strips to ensure uniform cooking.
- Soak Potatoes: Soak the cut potato strips in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch, which helps achieve crispiness.
- Dry Potatoes: Drain the soaked potatoes and pat them completely dry with a clean kitchen towel to prevent sogginess during baking.
- Season Potatoes: Drizzle the dried potato strips with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, tossing them to coat evenly.
- Arrange for Baking: Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet to ensure even baking and crispiness.
- Bake Fries: Bake the fries in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through to brown on both sides.
- Prepare Tzatziki: While fries bake, mix together the plain Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
- Add Feta Topping: Once the fries are golden and crispy, remove from oven and immediately sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top for a savory, tangy finish.
- Serve: Serve the hot Greek fries alongside the chilled tzatziki sauce for dipping, enjoying a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Notes
- Soaking the potatoes removes starch and helps them become crispier when baked.
- Make sure to dry the potatoes thoroughly before seasoning to avoid sogginess.
- You can substitute regular yogurt for Greek yogurt, but the sauce will be less thick and creamy.
- Feel free to add a pinch of smoked paprika or oregano to the fries for an extra flavor kick.
- Leftover fries can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
