Description
Sumac Fries with Garlic Feta Labneh combine crispy, golden Yukon Gold potato wedges seasoned with tangy sumac and finished with a garlicky olive oil toss, paired perfectly with a creamy, flavorful garlic feta labneh dipping sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired appetizer is easy to prepare and makes an addictive snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Potato Fries
- 5-6 large Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into wedges
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons sumac
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Garlic Feta Labneh
- 1 cup store-bought labneh
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- ½ cup feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Cut the Yukon Gold potatoes into wedges to ensure even cooking and crispy texture.
- Season Potatoes: In a zip-top bag, combine the potato wedges, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, sumac, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Shake well to coat all wedges evenly with the seasoning.
- Bake Potatoes: Transfer the seasoned potato wedges onto a parchment-lined half sheet pan, spreading them out evenly so they roast properly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, flipping the wedges halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Garlic Oil Toss: While the fries bake, whisk the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil with finely minced garlic in a large bowl. Once fries are hot and out of the oven, immediately toss them in the garlic olive oil mixture until well coated. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Make Garlic Feta Labneh: In a food processor, combine labneh, garlic cloves, feta cheese, and kosher salt. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Adjust salt to taste.
- Serve: Plate the sumac fries and serve with a bowl of garlic feta labneh for dipping. Optionally, sprinkle some extra sumac over the labneh before serving for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- If you're new to sumac, it's a tangy, lemony spice that enhances fish, chicken, and vegetable dishes perfectly—definitely worth adding to your spice collection.
- Ensure potatoes are spread out on the baking sheet to avoid steaming and achieve maximum crispiness.
- Adjust garlic quantity in both fries and labneh dips to suit your personal preference.
- Labneh can be substituted with Greek yogurt if unavailable, though traditional labneh offers a thicker, creamier texture.
- For an extra crispy finish, soak potato wedges in cold water for 30 minutes prior to seasoning to remove excess starch, then dry thoroughly.
