These Crispy Baked Greek Potato Wedges are crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside and served with a smooth, creamy dip loaded with funky feta and fresh herbs. This dynamic duo of Greek potatoes and dip are perfect as an appetizer, snack or side!
Hi friends!
Today we feast on potatoes!
OUR LATEST VIDEOSPohhh-taayy-tooeess!
And cheese!
CHEEEEEESE!
But, not just any ‘ole plain potatoes.
CRISPY BAKED potatoes in the shape of wonderful little WEDGES.
And, not just any ordinary cheese.
WHIPPED HERBED FETA cheese DIP.
Sorry for yelling, but I have a moderate to severe obsession with crispy wedges of ‘taters. And vats of whipped cheese.
I have a feeling I may not be alone in my passion for potatoes and fascination with cheese.
AmIRite?
I mean, there is just something GLORIOUS about crispity, crunchity ‘taters and decadent, delightful cheese.
They are just soooo… magically delicious!
But today’s potatoes aren’t JUST magically delicious, crispity crunchity AND shaped like wedges.
No-sir-ee-bob.
They also happen to be skinny’ed up AND with a Greek twist.
High five. ✋
As much as I love fried potatoes, I find them to be dangerous. Because while I may be a huge fan, my waistline is not. 😇
So when I am around them I have to practice ALL the self-restraint. Which, if I’m being honest, is next to impossible.
But, with today’s potatoes you can throw caution to the wind, because these wedg-elicious bad boys are baked, and NOT fried.
That means ALL the crispy tater face stuffing action for you!
Crispy Baked Greek Potato Wedges with Whipped Herbed Feta
AKA the best combination on planet earth. #DynamicDuo
Crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside, these crispy potato wedges are flavored with garlic, lemon and oregano. Served with a thick, creamy, smooth whipped dip loaded with salty, funky feta, rich cream cheese, herbaceous parsley and dill, and a touch of tart lemon.
Bodacious baked potatoes and heavenly herbed feta up in here!
Seriously, you guys, these ‘taters and dip make a stellar snack, and they are amazing as an appetizer. BUT they are also SO freggin’ delicious as an addition to brunch or dinner.
Or, you can be like me and make these Greek potatoes and whipped feta your ENTIRE dinner. Because, ummm, it’s SO stinkin’ GOOD.
Besides, life is too short NOT to. 😉
Which potato for wedges?
The best potatoes to use for potato wedges are the waxy variety, such as Yukon gold or red bliss. Once roasted, waxy potatoes will yield a potato wedge with a crispy interior with a creamy, fluffy interior.
However, if you can’t get your hands on waxy potatoes, a russet potato will do.
How to cut potatoes for wedges?
Potatoes are super easy to slice into wedges!
For form potato wedges, first cut each potato in half lengthways. Next, cut each half, lengthwise, again to make quarters. Finally, slice each quarter in half, lengthwise, to form 8 wedges per potato.
You want to make sure each wedge is the same in size and thickness for even baking.
How to make potato wedges in the oven:
The secret to these crispy baked Greek potatoes is parboiling them before baking! So make sure you don’t skip this first step.
Place the potato wedges in a large sauce pot with a few dashes of vinegar and a generous amount of salt. Fill the pot with enough COLD water to cover the potatoes by 1’’. Bring the water to a boil and then immediately reduce to a simmer. Cook the potatoes until the exterior is barely fork tender, about 5-7 minutes.
While the potatoes are cooking, preheat the oven and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up.
In a small bowl whisk together a few tablespoons of oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic and oregano. This mixture will be used to coat and flavor the potatoes before baking.
When the potatoes are tender, drain and pat them dry. Transfer them to a large zip-closure bag and pour in the oil mixture. Shake the bag gently and toss the potatoes to thoroughly coat, and then transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, cut side down.
Roast the potatoes until golden brown, crispy and delicious, about 15 minutes, turning them over halfway through cooking.
While the ‘taters are roasting, make the super simple whipped dip. Toss the feta into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until crumbles form. Add in the cream cheese and puree until smooth. Add in the herbs, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Process until everything is combined and creamy-dreamy.
Transfer the crispy baked potatoes to a platter, spoon the whipped feta into a bowl, serve it up and chow it down.
Notes, Tips & Tricks for the best Crispy Baked Greek Potato Wedges with Whipped Herbed Feta recipe:
- For potato wedges with a crispier exterior, and a less creamy interior, substitute russet potatoes for the Yukon gold potatoes.
- Parboiling the potatoes first not only cuts the baking time down, but it also gives the Crispy Baked Greek Potato Wedges a super soft, melt in your mouth interior. This method doesn’t take that much longer than simply baking them, and the end result is worth the teeny-tiny bit of effort it takes to boil water!
- Since the Whipped Herbed Feta dip is entirely based on feta and herbs, make sure you use a good quality feta cheese (none of that pre-crumbled stuff) and fresh herbs!
- For a thinner whipped feta dip, slowly add in more oil with the processor running, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
Forget the French fries! Spice up your life with these Crispy Greek Potato Wedges with Whipped Herbed Feta! You WON’T regret it!
Until next week friends, cheers – to Greek potatoes and delicious dip!
XOXO
Cheyanne
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Crispy Baked Greek Potato Wedges with Whipped Herbed Feta recipe👇
Crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside potato wedges flavored with garlic, lemon and oregano. Served with a thick, creamy, smooth whipped dip loaded with salty, funky feta, rich cream cheese, herbaceous parsley and dill, and a touch of tart lemon.
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes * - rinsed, halved lengthwise & cut into wedges
- 1 TBS Distilled White Vinegar
- 1 TBS Cornstarch
- 3 TBS Canola Oil
- 1 Lemon – juice of half and zest of all
- 4 Cloves Garlic – minced
- 1 TBS Dried Oregano
- Kosher Salt & Ground Black Pepper
- 6 ounces Feta , crumbled
- 2 ounces Cream Cheese – at room temperature
- 3 TBS Flat Leaf Parsley – packed
- 2 TBS Fresh Dill – packed
- 1 Lemon – juice
- 2-3 TBS Olive Oil
- Parboil Potatoes: Place potatoes, vinegar and 2 tablespoons of salt in a large saucepot. Add enough cold water to cover potatoes by 1’’. Bring to a boil over high heat and immediately reduce to a simmer. Cook until the potato exteriors are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up. If using more than one baking sheet, adjust oven racks to upper and lower 1/3rd position. If using one sheet, adjust oven rack to middle position. In a small bowl whisk together the oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic and oregano.
- Bake the Potatoes: Drain the potatoes, pat dry and transfer them to a large bowl or zip-closure bag. Add the cornstarch and use your hands to gently toss the potatoes to coat. Pour the oil mixture over the potatoes and toss again to coat.
- Transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking sheet, cut side down, and spread out evenly in a single layer, being sure not to overlap. (Use an additional baking sheet if necessary). Season the potatoes generously with salt and pepper.
- Roast the potatoes in the oven until the bottoms of the potatoes are golden brown, turning pan(s) halfway through cooking, about 12-15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and use a spatula to flip the potatoes over. (If using two pans, rotate the pans from top to bottom rack.) Continue to roast potatoes until crisp and golden all over, turning pans again halfway through, an additional 15 minutes.
- While the potatoes are baking, make the whipped feta: Place the feta in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until small crumbles remain. Add in the cream cheese and puree until combined, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary, about 2 minutes. Add in the parsley, dill, lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Process until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add in 3 tablespoons of oil. Process until creamy. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl. Sprinkle with additional herbs and drizzle with more oil if desired.
- To serve: Remove potatoes from oven and serve immediately with whipped feta dip.
1. For potatoes with a crispier exterior, and a less creamy interior, substitute russet potatoes for the Yukon gold potatoes. 2. Parboiling the potatoes first not only cuts the baking time down, but it also gives the potatoes a super soft, melt in your mouth interior. This method doesn’t take that much longer than simply baking them, and the end result is worth the teeny-tiny bit of effort it takes to boil water! 3. Since the dip is entirely based on feta and herbs, make sure you use a good quality feta cheese (none of that pre-crumbled stuff) and fresh herbs! 4. For a thinner whipped feta dip, slowly add in more oil with the processor running, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
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I made oven baked potatoes for my husband once in a while, but usually serve them with tzatziki sauce. Your whipped feta sauce sounds just as fabulous, Chey.
I think potatoes are my love language and you know I love me some cheese so this dish is calling to me! (And I absolutely prefer baked over fried any day!) I’m pretty sure I could load my plate up and make a meal out of this! And if not, it’s going to be perfect with, oh, everything coming off the grill in the next few months! Pinned and can’t wait to stuff my face with these! Have a wonderful weekend! XO
Ok you had me at the whipped feta dip! I think I could smother that on just about EVERYTHING! Because cheese is life…right? 🙂 And baked potato wedges instead of fried? Yessss! I l never fry things in my own kitchen because it’s just too darn unhealthy, so baked is the way to go. These look SO good, Cheyanne! Like I want that entire pan for breakfast and then some. What a perfect appetizer or side dish, especially for the spring! Pinning these beauties. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, friend!
I love these greek-i-fied potatoes 🙂 And that dip needs to happen here! Whipped feta and herbs? Yes please!!
I love tatos too and these looks scrumptious, that whipped herbed feta? Would it be weird if I just poured that straight into ma pie hole?? #AskingForaFriend. I could make a meal out of just this. Carb-a-rific! Have a wonderful weekend, Chey! xo
*’And’ that whipped feta…coffee please 😉
haha okay this is slightly ridiculous but all I could think of when I saw the name of this post is that god awful greek restaurant in downtown! Which then proceeded to crack me up. So thank you for the laugh bright and early this morning! 🙂 ANYWAY. These potatoes!! OMG they sound fantastic! And with whipped feta??? Ahhh pass me the whole tray!
Love the flavors here Chey! You can’t go wrong with potatoes and cheese! It’s only 8AM and I wish I had the platter in front of me this very minute. I’d grab that wedge right outta your hand and get dipping! Hope you have a great weekend!
How did you know I’ve been craving crispy potatoes?! And that whipped feta is everything! Love the overhead shot of the food processor by the way! Gorgeous! I could make a meal out of these potatoes! Just pass me the tray, please! Have a great weekend, my friend! xoxo
POTATOES AND CHEESE!!!! Yeeeeeessssssss 🙂 Love the whipped feta idea, this sounds like something I may have to make on Sunday!!! Awesome recipe Chey!
Oh my dear Cheyanne, I know you guys are getting ready to move so I have a favor to ask: Could you PLEASEPLEASEPLEASE move across the street from me? Please? Potatoes with cheese (especially crispy potatoes and feta) are my love language and I need a neighbor who gets me :). These are seriously glorious, girl! Have a great weekend. I hope your fur babies do something special for you on Sunday! (Mine will be getting me a pair of shoes. She just doesn’t know it yet.)
Cheyanne, this is everything I love all on one pan…Cheese and taters…Yesss please. These look fabulous and I’m craving these right now. These are definitely going to be on my table in the very near future. That whipped feta I bet would be great with so many things. Can’t wait to try this. Have a Great weekend 🙂
Nothing could beat a good baked potato. I don’t mind having french fries once in a while too, but normally I go with a hash (which doesn’t require a lot of oil) or baked potatoes. This version is impeccable, Cheyanne! Herbs, lemon, and the feta dip? I’m in! Pass me this entire tray please, and I’ll have it as the main course:)
Hiya bestie!!! <–that title is only reserved for me, right? Riiiiiiight? Lolol. Feasting on potatoes pretty much sounds like the best idea EVER!!! Once you're adopted into my family, we MUST make sure that feasting on potatoes (especially these deliciously herbed beauties) is a thing. Oh, that and let's somehow work your fabulous cocktails into our every other day routine (that's showing SOME restraint, right?). 🙂 Love all of these photos. And totally beyond hungry right now. Just sayin'. 😉 Hugs! Happy weekend, my cupcake! xoxo
That whipped feta looks so good. I’d be dipping everything in there. Love the idea of Greek potatoes and I know my kiddos would love these. Have a great weekend!
Cheyanne, my daughter and I simply lurve “Pohhh-taayy-tooeess!” and some nights when I’m not sure what to eat – guess what we end up with – Pohhh-taayy-tooee wedges!!!!
But – we don’t usually whip up a fantastic “WHIPPED HERBED FETA cheese DIP” or any dip for that matter! This needs to happen pronto! Btw – have you noticed how zen like “Pohhh-taayy-tooeess” make you feel? Or, maybe that’s just me?
🙂
Hope you and boy have a wonderful weekend, gorgeous gal!
These sound incredible and I could eat that whipped feta dipping goodness all on it’s own! Nice job with these Chey.
Hey, question… what does the vinegar do when boiling the potatoes initially? Is it some chemical thing to react with the starch in the spuds? Inquiring minds like to know. 🙂
As you know I’m super curious and always inquiring, so I LOVE your question, Kevin! The vinegar does add flavor, but I mostly use it because it actually helps prevent the potatoes from overcooking, as pectin breaks down more slowly in an acidic environment. So I always add vinegar to my water for potatoes, just in case I get distracted by something and the potatoes end up cooking a tad bit longer than I intended, they are still GOOD TO GO and not a mushy nightmare! 🙂
Oh my gosh these potato wedges look so crispy, golden and amazing! And that whipped herb feta…I love the color and it has to taste so amazing. I’m definitely trying this soon (my son just saw this over my shoulder and OH MY). lol Have a great weekend!
Anything with potatoes and I am IN! these look amazing with that feta sauce! you have brang tatoes to a new level of yumminess! Have a great weekend girl! hugs
Did i ever tell you that I’m obsessed with potatoes, because I really really really am. I’ve never met a potato I didn’t like, other than under cooked potatoes, those are the worst. When traveling through out Greece I had my fair share of greek potatoes and they were out of this world. this recipe totally reminds me of that trip and all those loved potato wedges. That Whipped Feta Cheese looks amazaballs!! making these as soon as I get back from my vacation. Have a great weekend Cheyanna.
Ohh I do love me some potato wedges!! And Yukon Golds are the best!!! Or is the fact these have been skinny’ed the best? Or is it the whipped feta dip? Amazing!! Take care.
Cheyanne! These potatoes look just as good as fried potatoes!! And my waistline does not love fried potatoes, but I think it would be ok with baked! I love that you greek’ed ’em up too. That whipped feta totally speaks to me. Yuuuum! Have a great weekend gal!
Cheyanne, those potatoes look delicious! I love the fact that they are baked and not fried. Forwarded my e-mail about the post to my husband!
Potato wedges are my favourite snack at the moment and this whipped feta looks insanse! I cannot wait to try it! Yum
Yeah taters, cheese, dip oh yes! I really want to blend that herbal edible art im my food processor to make the perfect dip. Can’t wait to make this for a summer bbq.
These potatoes look perfect! Yum!
What can be better than potato wedges and cheesy dip with herbs! It will be great for upcoming summer holidays. Can’t wait to make those!
Give me all of these, Cheyanne! I love roasted potatoes – I haven’t tried paraboiling before – I bet it makes them nice and fluffy inside. And I love the whipped feta with all those yummy herbs! I’d make extra and spread it on toast the next day!