Homemade Greek Fries | you HAVE to taste these !

GREEK FRIES

When I was little by Yiayia used to have buckets of cut potatoes soaking in water when we came over. She had so many grandchildren and we all wanted French fries! This is how we enjoyed eating French fries growing up. It wasn’t until I was much older that I realized you could buy fries in the frozen section at the grocery store. Once you taste these I promise you’ll never buy frozen again. I know the portions seem large, but I’ve never once had a leftover French fry.

SERVES 6

5 lbs Yukon gold potatoes
1 quart canola or vegetable oil, for frying
Sea Salt to taste
Dried oregano (optional)
½ cup feta to crumble on top (optional)

In a large skillet, heat oil to 375 degrees F
Line two large baking sheets with paper towels.
While oil is heating, cut potatoes into 1/2 inch thick fries. Place fries in water so they don’t brown.
Once oil is to temperature, remove the potatoes from water and place them on one of the lined baking sheet. Pat them completely dry.
Add dried potatoes to oil in batches (fill the pan, but don’t overcrowd) and cook until golden brown, roughly 15 minutes per batch.
Use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove the cooked fries to the lined baking sheet to drain.
Immediately sprinkle the cooked fries with sea salt.
For a Greek twist sprinkle the hot fries with dried oregano and crumbled feta.
Enjoy!