Greek Oregano Sweet Potato Fries

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This Greek‑style version brings a beautiful Mediterranean twist to these Greek Oregano Sweet Potato Fries. Season the fries simply with olive oil, pepper, garlic powder, and plenty of dried Greek oregano. The result is a tray of fries that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Sweet potatoes naturally caramelize in the oven, with all the delicious seasoning. This gives you those golden edges and deep orange tones that make the whole kitchen smell incredible. When you add oregano, the aroma becomes even more amazing. Fresh Greek oregano just happens to have a stronger, more fragrant taste and aroma than regular oregano.

The key to getting these fries crispy is spacing them out on the baking sheet. Sweet potatoes hold moisture, so giving them room to breathe helps them roast instead of steam. A drizzle of olive oil helps them brown beautifully, and flipping them halfway through makes sure that both sides get that golden finish. If you want the fries crisper, you can leave them in the oven for an extra few minutes just until the edges deepen in color.

These fries are perfect as a side dish, a snack, or even a light lunch with a dip. The fries pair with tzatziki, lemon yogurt sauce, or even a simple garlic mayo. They’re also a great addition to a mezze table: rustic, colorful, and easy to prepare. And because they’re baked, not fried, they’re lighter and healthier without losing any of the flavor.

These Greek Oregano Sweet Potato Fries bring a little of the Mediterranean to your table.

Greek Oregano Sweet Potato Fries

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Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these Greek Oregano Sweet Potato Fries are packed with Mediterranean flavour. Seasoned with fragrant oregano, olive oil, and simple pantry spices,

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Greek

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  

• 3 sweet potatoes sliced into fries
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 ½ tbsp dry oregano
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp hot or smoked paprika
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

 

• After cutting the 3 sweet potatoes into sticks, place them in a bowl of cold water for at least 30 minutes. This helps remove excess starch and helps the fries become crispier.
• Preheat the oven to 200℃
• Then drain the potatoes and dry them completely with paper towels or a clean towel.
• In a large bowl add the 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 ½ tbsp dry oregano, 1 tbsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp hot or smoked paprika. Combine the ingredients.
• Season with salt and pepper. Add the sweet potato fries and gently mix.
• Spread the fries on a sheet of parchment paper and bake at 220°C for 30 minutes, turning them over at least once.
• Serve hot with your favorite sauce.

Keyword #crispy fries, #Greek sweet potatoes, #homemade fries, fries

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