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Crispy Paprika Oven Fries & Tzatziki
20 mins prepServes 4
Lightly spiced, crispy oven-baked sweet or Yukon potatoes served with a cooling, creamy Greek yogurt, cucumber, and garlic dip. This dish offers a perfect balance of flavor and texture, ideal as an appetizer or side.
For the Paprika Oven Fries:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Over a cutting board, slice your potatoes vertically. You can leave the skins on for texture.
3. Place the sliced potatoes into a large bowl and add the olive oil (or avocado oil), paprika, chili powder, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt. Toss to coat evenly with clean hands, ensuring all potatoes are seasoned.
4. Place the seasoned potatoes over the baking sheet in a single layer; do not stack them so they all bake and crisp up evenly.
5. Bake for 25 minutes, then flip them to the other side.
6. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and bake for another 20 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
For the Tzatziki:
1. Using a cheesecloth or paper towel, firmly squeeze out the excess water from the finely grated cucumber.
2. In a bowl, combine the squeezed cucumber, plain Greek yogurt (or Skyr), finely minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt (or more, to taste).
3. If using, add the fresh dill.
4. Mix all ingredients well until combined.
5. Cover and refrigerate the tzatziki. It stays well in your fridge for up to a week.
Serve the crispy Paprika Oven Fries hot with the chilled Tzatziki dip on the side.
