It's been a minute since I made a za'atar recipe, so I got one ready for ya - Za'atar Fries! These are finger-licking delish and go so well with my homemade tahini sauce. Let's make'em!
How to Make Homemade Baked French Fries
Wash and cut your potatoes into wedges or shoestrings - whatever is your favorite shape! I leave the skin of the potatoes on for added fiber, but you can shave it off if that's not your thing.
I chop up 3 potatoes (one for each of us in my family) and coat with olive oil, it's about 2 tablespoons for 3 potatoes. Sprinkle the za'atar spice mix on the potatoes and mix well to evenly coat them.
Line a baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up, bake until golden and crispy!
Mediterranean Fries Seasoning
The steps are laid out above:
- Chop the the potatoes and coat with olive oil in a bowl
- Mix your seasonings together
- Mix the seasoning onto the fries evenly
- Bake!
If you've never had za'atar before, it's a spice mix of thyme, sesame seeds, sumac (earthy flavor) and salt. I also added paprika, garlic powder and additional salt to add a little kick but not to overpower the za'atar.
Dress up Your Fries
A sauce is a must for fries, right? I have been dreaming of creating a tahini sauce, so I finally made one! It's super creamy and goes so well with the Mediterranean flavors.
Use it with the fries or save it to use on other foods. Currently, it's my new favorite sandwich spread and veggie dip. Here's how you make it!
Tahini Sauce Recipe
In a blender, add in ¼ cup Greek yogurt, ½ cup tahini, 1 clove garlic minced, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt and blend well. Depending on your blender, you may have to use a spatula to get everything mixed well.
I add in water to get the desired consistency. Start with 1 tablespoon water and add more as needed. For a sandwich spread, it's good with just 1 tablespoon water or none. For a thinner sauce, you'll want to add at least 2 tablespoons water.
Recipe Variation: Greek Fries
Here's an idea if you want to put a Greek spin on the recipe! Try tzatziki instead of the tahini sauce. Top za'atar fries with kalamata olives and feta cheese. For the last five minutes of baking, let the cheese and olive melt into the fries. Then top with fresh parsley.
Conclusion
That's it! You got a Mediterranean twist on American fries plus a dippin' sauce for your next Mediterranean meal. Garnish with parsley if you wanna get fancy!
Need more za'atar in your life? Check out these recipes!
- za'atar pizza: Love flatbreads? This recipe is like a Mediterrean flatbread with olive oil, za'atar, tomatoes, feta cheese and a creamy tahini dipping sauce!
- za'atar bagels: Based off the popular 2 ingredient bagels. All you'll need is Greek yogurt and self-rising flour, which you can make on your own instead of buying if you don't have it on hand.
Za'atar Fries (Mediterranean Fries) + Tahini Sauce
Ingredients
Za'atar Fries
- 3 russet potatoes sliced into shoe strings or wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- 4 teaspoons za'atar (2 teaspoons for the spice mix and 2 teaspoons to sprinkle on top of potatoes before baking)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Tahini Sauce
- ½ cup tahini
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1-4 tablespoons water
Instructions
Za'atar Fries
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Wash and chop 3 potatoes into shoestrings or wedges and place in a large bowl.
- In the bowl, add the olive oil and mix well.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons za'atar, garlic powder, paprika and salt.
- Sprinkle spice mix over the potatoes and mix well.
- Line baking pan with foil and spread the potatoes on the pan.
- Sprinkle the additional 2 teaspoons za'atar over the potatoes before baking.
- Bake for 50-55 mins or until golden brown on the edges and crispy.
Tahini Sauce
- Add the Greek yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon juice and salt to the blender and blend well!
- May need to use a spatula to get everything mixed well.
- Add water to get desired consistency. Start with 1 tablespoon water and add more as needed.
Nutrition
(Nutrition values are calculated by third-party software and an estimate that can vary based on product brands and cooking methods.)
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