Baked Greek Feta Fries
Baked Greek Feta Fries are the perfect combination of salty, citrus, and herbaceous flavors! They work as a side dish, appetizer, or even a meal on their own.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 6 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- Kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Wash potatoes well and slice in half lengthwise leaving the skin on, then slice again, and again as needed to create evenly-sized fries. It is important that the fries be similar to each other in size and thickness so that they cook evenly.4 large Russet potatoes
- Place sliced potatoes in a large bowl of ice water and allow to soak for 30 minutes to 1 hour, which will help some of the excess starch to leech out of the fries. Drain well and pat completely dry on paper towels. This process of soaking and drying will help the potatoes crisp better in the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Pour 2 tablespoons of the olive oil onto a baking sheet and place in the oven to get hot. While the pan and oil are heating, drizzle the dried potato slices with the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.6 Tablespoons olive oil, Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
- Remove hot pan from the oven just before the oil starts smoking and carefully arrange the fries in a single layer. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, turning the fries with a metal spatula once at the 20 minute mark.
- Once the fries are soft on the inside and crispy and browned on the outside, remove from oven and pile onto a serving plate. Drizzle with the juice of 1/2 of the lemon, then sprinkle with the oregano, garlic, parsley (if desired) and feta cheese. Slice the remaining 1/2 of the lemon into wedges and use them to garnish the serving plate. Adjust salt if necessary, but remember that the feta itself is quite salty so in all likelihood you won't need to add any salt.1 lemon, 5 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, 1/2 cup feta cheese
- Serve immediately, family style.
Notes
- If you happen to have fresh oregano, you can use 1 tablespoon of fresh in place of the teaspoon of the dried oregano that the recipe calls for.
- Storage: These Baked Greek Feta Fries are best enjoyed fresh and hot out of the oven. However, if you happen to have leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a day or two. To reheat, simply place them on a baking sheet and heat in a 400ºF oven until they’re warmed through. They will not be as crispy as they were when they were first made, but they will still be delicious.
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 1076mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg
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