Description
These Greek Loaded Baked Potato Wedges are a delicious twist on classic baked potato wedges, seasoned with Mediterranean spices and topped with creamy tzatziki, tangy feta, red onions, and fresh parsley. Perfect as a flavorful snack or a side dish, they combine crispy baked potatoes with fresh, vibrant Greek-inspired toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Wedges
- 2 large Russet (baking) potatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Toppings
- Tzatziki sauce, for topping or dipping (homemade or store-bought)
- Crumbled feta cheese, to taste
- Red onion, chopped, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Soak the potato wedges: Place the cut potato wedges in a large bowl filled with ice water and soak them for 30 minutes. This step helps remove excess starch and promotes crispiness during baking.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and position the oven rack in the middle to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the seasoning mixture: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, dried oregano, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mix well to create a flavorful marinade for the potatoes.
- Coat the wedges: Remove the potato wedges from the ice water and dry them thoroughly using paper towels. Transfer the wedges into a large Ziploc bag, pour in the seasoning mixture, then seal and toss until all wedges are evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Bake the wedges: Spread the seasoned potato wedges in a single even layer on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping the wedges halfway through baking to ensure even browning and crispness.
- Assemble and serve: Once baked, transfer the wedges to a serving plate. Top with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce, crumbled feta cheese, chopped red onion, and fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
Notes
- Soaking the potato wedges in ice water is important for achieving crispy results. Do not skip this step.
- You can prepare the tzatziki sauce ahead of time or use store-bought for convenience.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the wedges for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of toppings to your preference.
- This recipe works well as a side dish or a party appetizer.
