Baked Za'atar Fries
Savory baked za'atar fries are generously seasoned garlic and fresh herbs and baked until perfectly golden brown, making them an irresistible Mediterranean snack!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 256kcal
Ingredients
- 4-5 Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons za'atar
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 sprigs fresh oregano leaves removed and chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves removed + more for garnish
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Tahini sauce for serving
Instructions
- Cut the potatoes into ½ inch thick sticks and place th4em in a bowl of cold water for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Drain the potatoes and pat them dry with a paper towel, then transfer to a baking sheet.
- Season the potatoes with zaatar, salt, pepper, fresh herbs and olive oil.
- Give the potatoes a good toss so all of the seasonings and olive oil evenly coats all of the potatoes and spread the potatoes out in a single layer.
- Bake the za'atar fries for 25-28 minutes, tossing halfway through until the fries are golden brown.
- Once done, remove from the oven and garnish with fresh thyme. Serve with creamy tahini sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Take the time to soak the potatoes to remove some of the starch, which will make the potatoes even crispier!
- Don't season wet potatoes, pat the sticks very well with paper towels so the seasonings and oil can stick easily.
- Keep an eye on the za'atar fries as they bake and remove from the oven if they are getting too brown too quickly.
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 593mg | Potassium: 739mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg