Greek Fries are easy homemade baked French fries seasoned with oregano, lemon, and garlic, then loaded with creamy tzatziki, feta cheese, and fresh parsley. This simple Greek French Fries recipe makes a delicious Mediterranean-inspired appetizer, snack, or side dish that’s crispy, cheesy, and packed with Greek-style flavor.
No need to pull out the deep fryer to make these crispy, delicious Greek Fries! These easy homemade French fries start with a russet potato cut into thin strips and baked at a high temperature until crispy. Then comes the good stuff… tzatziki, feta, and toppings!
These fries have so much flavor! Before the fries even go into the oven, they’re tossed with olive oil and a simple Greek-inspired seasoning combination of dried oregano, fresh lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. The result is an easy Greek French Fries recipe with a little lemon, plenty of garlic and herbs, tangy feta cheese, and cool, creamy tzatziki.
They’re perfect as an appetizer or snack, but I especially love these Greek-style fries as a side dish with chicken, fish, Greek-inspired sandwiches, wraps, or a gyro. And since the potatoes are baked instead of deep-fried, there’s no big pot of hot oil or giant mess to deal with afterward. Win-win!
You can make the tzatziki from scratch or use your favorite store-bought version when you need to keep things REALLY simple.
What I Love About This Recipe
- They’re easy to customize. Start with this russet potato version, or experiment with sweet potato, zucchini, or eggplant fries. Add more feta, change the fresh herbs, use homemade or store-bought tzatziki, or adjust the seasoning to your taste. There are LOTS of possibilities.
- They’re baked instead of deep-fried. You don’t need a deep fryer or a big pot of hot oil to make these homemade Greek Fries. The thinly sliced potatoes bake at 450 degrees F, which helps them get crispy while keeping the recipe simple. Cleanup is also MUCH easier, especially when you line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- The Greek-inspired seasoning adds tons of flavor. Dried oregano, fresh lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder turn ordinary baked French fries into something special. It’s an easy homemade Greek fry seasoning that doesn’t require a huge spice collection. You can also substitute your favorite Greek seasoning blend if you already have one.
- Tzatziki and feta cheese make the fries even better. The hot seasoned potatoes are topped with cool creamy tzatziki, salty crumbled feta cheese, and fresh flat-leaf parsley. You get crispy, creamy, tangy, salty, and fresh flavors all in one bite. They’re definitely not your basic French fries!
- They work as an appetizer, snack, OR side dish. Serve these Greek-style fries alongside chicken, fish, wraps, sandwiches, or a gyro for an easy Mediterranean-inspired meal. You can also put a big plate in the middle of the table and let everyone dig in. Just serve them right away while the potatoes are still crispy.
What are Greek Fries
Wondering what Greek fries are exactly? There isn’t just one standard Greek Fries recipe, and these aren’t necessarily an authentic Greek dish.
In general, Greek-style fries start with baked or fried potatoes and add Greek or Mediterranean-inspired flavors and toppings. Depending on the recipe, you might find oregano, lemon, garlic, feta cheese, parsley, or tzatziki.
This version has a little bit of EVERYTHING. The potatoes are seasoned with oregano, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper before baking. Then they’re topped with tzatziki, feta cheese, and fresh parsley right before serving. Think loaded French fries with a Greek-inspired makeover.
Equipment You May Need
- Large Baking Sheet – Use a large pan so you can spread the potatoes into a single layer, which helps them bake more evenly and get crispy.
- Parchment Paper – Makes cleanup easier, helps prevent sticking, and works well for crispy baked fries. I don’t recommend silicone baking mats for this particular recipe because the potatoes may not crisp as well.
- Sharp Knife – You’ll want to cut the russet potato into very thin, fairly even strips so the fries cook at about the same rate.
- Cutting Board – Gives you a sturdy surface for cutting the potato into homemade French fries.
- Large Mixing Bowl – Helpful for tossing the cut potatoes with olive oil and seasonings before baking.
- Herb Chopper – Makes quick work of chopping the fresh flat-leaf parsley for topping the Greek Fries.
- Zester – Helpful for getting fine fresh lemon zest without large pieces of peel.
(Full printable recipe card is at bottom of post.)
Greek Fries Ingredients
- Russet Baking Potato – Use one large russet potato for the best homemade baked fries. You can leave the skin on like I do or peel the potato if you prefer.
- Olive Oil – You only need 2 teaspoons to lightly coat the potato strips and help the seasoning stick.
- Dried Oregano – Gives the fries classic Mediterranean-inspired herb flavor. You can also experiment with fresh oregano as a finishing herb. Or use Greek Seasoning.
- Fresh Lemon Zest – Fresh lemon zest adds bright citrus flavor without adding extra liquid that could make the fries soggy.
- Salt – Enhances the potatoes and all those Greek-inspired flavors.
- Black Pepper – Freshly ground black pepper is a great choice if you have it.
- Garlic Powder – Adds easy garlic flavor and distributes evenly over the fries. I prefer garlic powder rather than fresh minced garlic for this recipe.
- Tzatziki – Use homemade tzatziki or your favorite store-bought version. This cool yogurt-based sauce makes a delicious contrast to the hot seasoned fries.
- Feta Cheese – Crumbled feta cheese gives the Greek Fries a salty, tangy cheese topping.
- Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley – Adds fresh herb flavor and a pop of color right before serving.
How to Make Greek Fries
Step One: Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step Two: Cut and Season the Potato
Thinly cut the potato into long strips to form fries. Toss with olive oil, then oregano, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and garlic. Place the fries in a single layer on the lined baking sheet.
Step Three: Bake the Greek Fries
Bake the French fries for about 20-30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking, or until they reach your desired crispiness.
Step Four: Add the Greek-Style Toppings
Spoon the tzatziki over the French fries, then sprinkle the feta cheese and fresh parsley on top.
(Full printable recipe card is at bottom of post.)
Greek Fries Variations
There are plenty of ways to change up this recipe while keeping the same Mediterranean-inspired idea.
- Greek Chicken Fries: Add chopped or shredded cooked chicken over the baked potatoes before adding the tzatziki and feta cheese. It’s an easy way to turn the fries into a heartier meal.
- Gyro Fries: Top the baked Greek Fries with your favorite gyro meat, tzatziki, feta, and parsley for a fun loaded-fries dinner.
- Extra Cheesy Greek Fries: Add a little extra feta cheese or experiment with another cheese that works with Mediterranean flavors.
- Garlic Greek Fries: Increase the garlic powder slightly to taste or serve the fries with a garlic-forward sauce.
- Greek Seasoning Fries: Replace the oregano, garlic powder, and other dried seasonings with your favorite Greek seasoning blend.
- Sweet Potato Greek Fries: Try sweet potatoes instead of russet potatoes. You’ll probably need to adjust the baking time.
- Zucchini Greek Fries: Use zucchini for a lower-carb-inspired variation, adjusting the preparation and baking time as needed.
- Eggplant Greek Fries: Eggplant is another fun base for the feta, tzatziki, and fresh herb toppings.
Serving Suggestions
- With Chicken: Serve alongside grilled, roasted, or baked chicken for an easy Mediterranean-inspired dinner.
- With a Gyro: Serve the fries next to a gyro or tuck a few right inside the sandwich.
- With Chicken Greek Salad Wraps: The cool, fresh flavors of the wraps work well with these hot, seasoned potatoes. Perfect side for these Chicken Greek Salad Wraps
- With Fish: Pair Greek Fries with grilled or baked fish and a fresh salad.
- As an Appetizer: Pile them onto a platter with extra tzatziki for dipping.
- As a Snack: They’re loaded enough to make a fun afternoon or game-day snack.
- With Greek Yogurt: If you don’t have tzatziki, plain Greek yogurt can be an easy alternative.
- With Garlic Sauce: A garlic sauce such as Toum would be another tasty topping.
- With Spinach Dip: Spoon a little Spinach Dip over the fries for a completely different loaded-fry variation.
Quick Tips for Best Results
- Start with a russet baking potato. It’s a good choice when you’re trying to get homemade baked French fries crispy.
- Cut the fries VERY thin. Thick fries can be difficult to crisp in the oven with this cooking method.
- Keep the pieces similar in size. Evenly cut potatoes are more likely to finish cooking at the same time.
- Use a hot oven. Preheat the oven fully to 450 degrees F before the potatoes go in.
- Don’t crowd the baking sheet. Arrange the fries in a single layer so they roast rather than steam.
- Use parchment paper. It helps with sticking and cleanup without interfering with crispiness as much as a silicone baking mat can.
- Rotate the pan halfway through. This can help the fries cook more evenly.
- Flip the fries for extra crispiness. It’s optional, but you can flip the potatoes when you rotate the pan.
- Add tzatziki at the LAST minute. The longer the yogurt sauce sits on the fries, the softer they’ll become.
- Serve immediately. Greek Fries are at their best when they’re hot and freshly baked.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste. Add more or less oregano, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper depending on your preferences. Or this Fry Seasoning would be good to add too.
- Use Greek seasoning if you prefer. A favorite homemade or store-bought Greek seasoning blend is an easy shortcut.
- Don’t forget the feta. Crumbled feta cheese gives these fries that salty, tangy finish that works so well with tzatziki and lemon.
Greek Fries FAQ
How should I store the Greek French Fries?
These fries are best eaten right after baking. If you do have leftovers, store the fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If possible, keep the fries, tzatziki, feta cheese, and parsley separate so the potatoes don’t get soggy. Reheat the fries in a hot oven, then add the toppings.
Can I freeze the fries?
I wouldn’t recommend freezing the finished Greek Fries or their toppings. They’re much better freshly baked, especially once tzatziki has been added.
How long will the fries last?
Leftover fries can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days, but they won’t be quite as crispy as they are straight from the oven. For the best results, store the toppings separately and reheat the potatoes before assembling.
Substitutions?
Instead of the individual dried seasonings, use your favorite Greek seasoning blend. You can also experiment with sweet potato, zucchini, or eggplant instead of russet potato, although you’ll need to adjust the baking temperature or time as necessary. Store-bought tzatziki works just fine in place of homemade.
Can I use low-fat ingredients?
Yes. You can use a lower-fat yogurt-based tzatziki if you prefer. You can also try a little nonstick cooking spray instead of olive oil, although the finished texture and flavor may be different.
What else can I add to this recipe?
Try additional fresh herbs, more feta cheese, Greek seasoning, cooked chicken, or gyro meat. You could also add other Mediterranean-inspired toppings that pair well with lemon, garlic, feta, and tzatziki. Just remember that wet toppings will soften the fries, so add them right before serving.
Can I make this vegan/vegetarian/low carb/gluten-free?
Here are some suggestions, but I can’t guarantee results. Be sure as always to check particular brands and ingredients if you’re following a specific diet or have diet restrictions or allergies.
Vegan – Skip the Tzatziki or use a yogurt substitute.
Vegetarian – It’s vegetarian. Be sure to check individual brands/products just to be sure.
Low-Carb – Instead of the baking potato, you could try eggplant or zucchini fries.
Gluten-Free – It is gluten-free, but as always, check ingredients and brands to be sure.
Other Potato Recipes You May Enjoy
- Oven-Baked Potato Wedges – Seasoned with taco seasoning or your favorite seasoning blend, these potato wedges are a great side dish.
- Ricotta Mashed Potatoes – Quick and easy mashed potatoes thanks to the microwave!
- Mashed Potato Focaccia – You won’t believe there are mashed potatoes in this simple homemade bread.
Hope you enjoy this tasty Greek French Fry recipe. Tell me in the comments what other toppings you added.
Greek Fries Video (How To)
Quick video how to make Greek Fries…
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Baked Greek Fries
Ingredients
- 1 large russet baking potato
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons homemade Tzatziki (or store bought)
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Thinly cut potato into long strips to form fries. Toss with olive oil then oregano, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and garlic. Place in single layer on lined baking sheet.
- Bake French fries about 20-30 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking, or until desired crispiness.
- Spoon Tzatziki over French fries then sprinkle feta cheese and fresh parsley on top.
Notes
- Be sure to slice the potatoes very thin and about the same size so they cook evenly. If the potatoes are cut too thick, they won’t get very crispy.
- The amount of spices and herbs may need to be adjusted to personal preferences.
- This recipe serves 2 (or 1 large serving), but you can easily multiply the ingredients for more servings.
- Substitute your favorite spices or dry herbs.
Nutrition:
(Nutrition data is provided when available for informational purposes only and calculated using an online nutritional calculator. For the most accurate information please calculate based on specific ingredients and brands you use as well as any changes you made to the recipe. I am not a certified nutritionist or registered dietician and any nutritional information provided should only be used as a general guideline and estimate.)
About Lisa Huff
Lisa Huff is a Cookbook Author, Freelance Recipe Developer, Food Photographer, Blogger/Writer, and award-winning home chef. She loves creating unique recipes from healthy to decadent including cocktails, appetizers, main dishes, dessert recipes and more and has appeared on various shows, publications, and websites.
Hey Lisa, I’ll trade you some of my Middle Eastern Nachos for a plate of these fries ~ we could have quite a party together, I’ll bring the wine :)
We usually make a large tray of potato wedges on the weekend, we just might switch it up and give these delicious fries a try! Loving this twist!
What a fun twist on classic fries! I love tzatziki and this is such a clever way to eat more of it :D
I love how you changed up fries! I will have to try this next time we have them!
These are a must make! Because I love fries and I love Greek food and flavors. Good to know the tip about the parchment paper too!