Ingredients
Potatoes and Seasoning
- 4 medium russet potatoes (can also substitute Yukon Gold potatoes)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Toppings
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped (or 1/2 a large onion)
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
For Frying (Optional)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep Potatoes: Slice the potatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place them in a bowl filled with water and let them soak for 1 hour to remove excess starch, which helps achieve crispier fries.
- Dry Potatoes: Drain the potatoes and pat them dry thoroughly using paper towels to prevent oil splatter or soggy fries during cooking.
- Season Fries (if baking or air frying): In a bowl, toss the potato slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper evenly. Skip this if you plan to fry them, as seasoning will be done afterward.
- Cook Fries: Choose your cooking method:
- Frying: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large dutch oven to a suitable frying temperature. Fry potatoes in batches for 7-10 minutes until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels and season immediately.
- Baking: Spread fries in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes, flip fries, then continue baking until tender and golden.
- Air Frying: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Air fry the fries for 13-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Season Fries: Transfer cooked fries to a serving platter and sprinkle the dried oregano evenly over them.
- Add Toppings: Generously top the fries with crumbled feta cheese, chopped tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add Lemon and Garnish: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fries and optionally garnish with fresh parsley for a light, fresh finish. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Soaking potatoes before cooking removes excess starch, resulting in crispier fries.
- You can use russet or Yukon Gold potatoes depending on your preferred texture.
- If frying, season fries immediately after draining to ensure the seasoning sticks well.
- For extra crispiness when baking, make sure fries are spread out evenly and not overcrowded on the baking sheet.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice color and fresh herbal note but is optional.
- Adjust lemon juice amount to taste for desired tanginess.
- These fries are best served immediately to enjoy optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian