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These Greek Fries are crispy and packed with flavor! They are the perfect appetizer topped with feta and dill. Don’t forget the feta dip!
I don’t know anyone that doesn’t love a fried potato, and one way to make them even more delicious? Add a load of fresh and flavorful toppings. Greek Fries are loaded with different flavors, from the earthiness of the herbs, to the creaminess of the cheese, to the tanginess of the lemon, it’s a party inside your mouth! There’s so much green on these fries it’s almost a Greek salad!
What are Greek Fries?
Greek Fries, or patates tiganites, are your classic French fry base, but showered, bathed, and anointed in delicious Mediterranean herbs and toppings. Every fry is flavorful, covered in a mixture of dried herbs and fresh herbs such as dried oregano, dill, crumbled feta cheese, a squeeze of lemon, red onion, and the essential, a sprinkle of olive oil. Dipping sauce varies, some people like tzatziki, while others like a lemony aioli. The consensus is that these fries are crispy, ultra flavorful, and they pack a flavorful punch. While it’s contested where they originated, we know they are greatly enjoyed in Greece, and everywhere. It seems no one can get enough of these fries!
Feta Dip
Feta Dip is an optional dipping sauce, it is refreshing and compliments the Greek Fries really well. It is simple to make!
Combine Greek yogurt, feta cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, fresh dill, and fresh parsley in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. You’ll find the exact amounts on the recipe card.
How to Make Greek Fries
- To begin, wash the potatoes and cut them into your desired fry shape. Soak in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Soaking for longer results in crispier fries.
- Drain the fries and pat them dry. Add the fries to a bowl and toss in oil and spices.
- Place the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Try to spread them out so that they are not touching.
- Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. Flip the fries then turn the oven up to 425 and bake for 20-25 more minutes. If you want extra crispiness, broil for a few minutes until the fries are golden brown and crisp to your liking.
- Place fries on a plate or platter and top with feta cheese and fresh dill.
Recipe Tip
Soaking the cut potatoes in cold water removes some of the starch on the potatoes which makes the fries cook up crispier. You can actually soak the potatoes for a couple hours or even overnight.
Frequently Asked Questions
The difference is the toppings. The French fry itself is the same, but there are toppings on the fries which make them “Greek”. These toppings, feta cheese, lemon, onion, herbs, all make the fries Greek fries.
Toppings other than the ones we used would be: chopped red onion, chopped fresh tomato, lemon zest, garlic.
Usually, the sauce on Greek fries is a combination of something with feta cheese and dill, a little mayonnaise, and some lemon. It has a bit of sour, and creaminess. Many places do it a bit differently, bit the idea is the same, just a feta sauce similar to our recipe above.
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Greek Fries
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 4 ounces Feta cheese crumbled
- fresh dill for garnish
Feta Dip
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 ounces feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- juice of half a lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and cut them into your desired fry shape. Soak in cold water for at least 30 minutes.
- Drain the fries and pat them dry. Add the fries to a bowl and toss in oil and spices.
- Place the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Try to spread them out so that they are not touching.
- Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. Flip the fries then turn the oven up to 425 and bake for 20-25 more minutes. If you want extra crispiness, broil for a few minutes until the fries are golden brown and crisp to your liking.
- Place fries on a plate or platter and top with feta cheese and fresh dill.
Feta Dip
- Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Serve with Greek fries.
Notes
- Greek Fries also taste great dipped in tzatziki sauce or garlic aioli.
- I like to use the feta that comes in a block instead of crumbles. The feta from a block is creamier.Â
- To make things easier you can use frozen french fries. Cook the fries halfway, according to package directions and then toss with spices. Finish cooking according to package directions.Â
