Greek Fries

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Enjoy delicious and satisfying Greek fries, loaded with feta cheese crumbles and finely diced red onion. When paired with a side of creamy tzatziki sauce, you will have the ultimate side dish, snack, or appetizer that doubles as a light lunch or dinner option. Naturally gluten free and easily made vegan too!

Take homemade french fries to a whole new level with these Greek loaded oven fries! Baked fries are a healthier choice and have just as much flavor and crispness as regular fries. This is a snack the whole family will love and gobble up in minutes! Fair warning, you might want to make a double batch because they will go fast!

If you have been looking for a new recipe to switch up your usual meal rotation, you need to try these Greek gyro loaded fries. You can also try these healthy vegetarian Greek nachos for a similar take on Greek flavors!

👩🏽‍🍳 Why You'll Love These Greek Fries

Versatile: These crispy Greek fries are super versatile and customizable. They can be made with a variety of toppings, served for different events, works as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, and can be prepared with various methods.
Fresh Flavor: I love Greek inspired recipes because they always have the most amazing, fresh flavor thanks to a few key ingredients! In this recipe for Greek fries you have the fresh parsley, invigorating lemon, crisp red onions, and tantalizing tzatziki resulting in the best flavor ever.
Kid-Friendly: Kids love french fries! These fries are a great way to combine a familiar, beloved food with some new flavors for them to try out. You can serve as is, or put all the toppings on the side.

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🥘 Ingredients

Making Greek style fries is a fun way to spice up regular fries with only a few simple ingredients. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post for nutritional information. Here's what you need:

Russet Potatoes: I love using russet potatoes for these Greek french fries, since they are larger and will result in longer fries!
Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil is the perfect choice for coating the fries before baking. It is a healthier alternative to canola oil or sunflower oil.
Seasonings: Salt, dried oregano, thyme, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper give you the most delicious Greek fries seasoning. Use any salt you'd like whether that's sea salt, kosher salt, or himalayan pink salt.
Feta Cheese: Salty feta cheese crumbles are a classic in many Greek recipes, and add the most tasty, refreshing touch!
Parsley: Parsley will add extra flavor to these homemade Greek fries and a pop of beautiful vibrant green.
Red Onion: Red onion is popular in Mediterranean recipes thanks to its naturally sweeter yet sharp taste compared to other onions. It is one of the best onions to serve fresh and raw!
Lemon: Garnish your plate of fries with lemon wedges, and squirt the fresh lemon juice right before eating! For extra lemon flavor add in some lemon zest!
Tzatziki Dip: The best dip for these Mediterranean fries is hands down tzatziki dip! You can serve on the side or drizzle on top of the fries.

🍲 Ingredient Substitutions

Potatoes: Yukon gold potatoes or sweet potatoes can also be used in this recipe as an alternative choice to the russet potatoes!
Oil: If you do not have olive oil on hand, you can use other vegetable oils such as avocado oil.
Seasoning: Play around with the various seasoning options! You can even opt for a Greek spice blend to make things super simple and easy.
Toppings: Feel free to adjust the toppings if you do not have one of the above ingredients handy. You can use other fresh herbs in place of parsley like fresh oregano or fresh dill.

🔪 How To Make Greek Fries

Easily follow along with the step by step instructions for this Greek french fries recipe. Making fries from scratch is not only simple, but healthier too!

Prepare Potatoes: Wash the potatoes and slice into ½ inch sticks. You can use a sharp knife or a fry cutter.

Soak Potatoes: Place the cut potatoes into a bowl of cold water and soak for 30 minutes.

Preheat Oven, Dry & Season Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 200 C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Drain the potatoes and pat dry with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel. Add the potatoes, oil, salt and remaining seasonings into a large mixing bowl and toss to coat.

Arrange Fries: Lay the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure to leave a small space between each potato stick.

Bake: Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes, turning the potatoes ½ way through the cooking time. They are ready once golden brown!

Add Toppings: Transfer the cooked fries to a serving plate and top with crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, diced red onion and lemon wedges.

Serve: Serve these Greek chips immediately and enjoy with a side of tzatziki dip.

💭 Expert Tips

For A Crispy Fry: Soaking the potatoes helps to make them crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Prep Ahead: Potatoes can be prepared ahead of time and soaked overnight in the fridge to save. You can also prepare some of your toppings by dicing the red onion and measuring out spices. Just throw all the spices together into a mason jar!
Enjoy Immediately: These fries are best enjoyed immediately to maintain their crispness.
Frozen Fries: You can cut time by using frozen french fries as the base of this Greek gyro fries recipe. Throw them in the air fryer basket or bake in the oven, following the package directions. Then add all the toppings and serve!

📖 Variations

Greek Sweet Potato Fries: Trade in the russet potatoes for sweet potatoes, giving added flavor and lots of nutrients to these gyro Greek fries.
Make It Spicy: Turn up the heat in these Greek seasoned fries with chili peppers, jalapeno, or chili flakes.
Greek Fries With Cheese: Try out these crispy baked french fries with other types of cheese like gruyere, kasseri, or goat cheese.
Thickness & Shape: Try out various thickness and fry shapes with this Greek fries recipe! You can do a thick cut steak fry, Greek potato wedges, or even waffle fries! For a fun twist, try it out with potato chips.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

Enjoy loaded Greek fries on their own, as they are already quite filling thanks to the delicious array of toppings. In this feta fries recipe, I share my favorite way to enjoy them: with a side of tzatziki and lemon wedges. If you want to add in more variety or make up a full Greek-inspired plate for a hearty meal or gathering, here are a few suggestions:

For Lunch Or Dinner: Pair a side of Greek oven fries with other Greek-adjacent food like these tofu skewers, this easy Greek pita sandwich, grilled eggplant, this lentil falafel burger, or this falafel wrap.
With Other Sides: Make a yummy snack tray or Greek inspired spread for a party! Try out these Greek feta fries with this keto Greek salad, stuffed grape leaves, spanakorizo, and a tzatziki dip served with cucumbers and pita chips.
With Other Toppings: Serve these Greek frites with additional toppings like hummus, tomatoes, crushed pita chips, or falafel crumbles.

🙌 Dietary Adaptations

Greek-style fries are naturally gluten free and can easily be modified for a vegan or dairy-free diet. Adjust this recipe with a few simple changes:

Vegan Option: Use vegan feta crumbles and vegan tzatziki to make this recipe dairy-free and vegan-friendly. Follow Your Heart has a great option for plant-based feta and you can find vegan tzatziki dips at Target or Trader Joe's. You can also easily make your own dip by mixing together plain coconut yogurt, minced garlic, sea salt, pepper, lemon juice, and finely grated cucumber.

🫙 Storage Directions

To Store In The Fridge: While I do not really recommend storing these fries for later, if you do have leftovers you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. For best results, store the fries and toppings separately to avoid sogginess and allow for easier reheating.
To Freeze: You can freeze the french fries by themselves and bake as you would with store bought frozen french fries. But you can't freeze this recipe once it's already assembled.
To Reheat: When ready to enjoy, reheat your fries in the oven or toaster oven until hot and crispy (about 5-10 minutes). Alternatively, throw them into a frying pan with a little bit of oil. Assemble with the toppings and serve!

❓Recipe FAQs

WHAT ARE GREEK FRIES MADE OF?

Authentic Greek fries from a Greek restaurant are made with a waxy potato that is thick cut and fried in hot oil (usually olive oil). The crispy fries are seasoned with salt and oregano. Some restaurants will take things up a notch, serving Greek fries with feta, fresh garlic, green onions, red onions, parsley, spicy yogurt, or even a protein of choice.

ARE GREEK FRIES A THING IN GREECE?

Yes! In Greece, fries are referred to as patates tiganites. They are loved by many and consumed often alongside other dishes. When comparing Greek fries vs french fries, the main difference is the traditional Greek way to prepare fries is with hand-cut potatoes fried in olive oil. The common french fry we are familiar with in the US uses the deep fry method, as well, but the oil is usually less desirable, inflammatory, and unhealthy.

IS GREEK FOOD THE HEALTHIEST FOOD IN THE WORLD?

The Mediterranean and Greek diet are deemed to be one of the healthiest in the world due to the basis of the diet. Greek food tends to be low in red meat and saturated fats, with a foundation of anti-inflammatory vegetables, fruits, whole grains and fish. The diet provides healthy fats, antioxidants, and a bountiful of minerals and vitamins.