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These easy air fryer Greek potatoes are bursting with Greek flavor and come together in just 20 minutes! With a quick toss in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, and Greek seasoning, the potatoes turn crispy and golden brown in the air fryer in no time.
This simple yet flavorful recipe goes great with pork chops, chicken, or lamb. Keep reading for the full step-by-step guide to making the best Greek fries in your air fryer!
Perfect for a main course or main meal, a healthy side dish and is a great option to add some Greek cuisine to your meals. Crispy, lemon Greek potatoes are ready in just 20 minutes!
A simple recipe bursting with Greek flavors from olive oil, lemon and garlic - say hello to one of your new favorite air fryer recipes! Make an easy side dish, like these air fryer Greek potatoes in just 20 minutes! This Greek lemon potatoes recipe is bursting with Mediterranean flavor and is perfect for busy weeknights.
Serve this easy side dish with a serving of my Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings - they're addictively good! Check out my Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Potatoes recipe if you want to make chicken and potatoes in the air fryer together. You can also pair these Greek-style lemon potatoes with my Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks!
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Why This Recipe Works
There are so many reasons this air fryer Greek potatoes recipe is a winner:
- Takes just 20 minutes from start to finish
- Crispy exterior and fluffy interior
- Bursting with Greek flavor
- Much healthier than deep fried
- Kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing
- Easy to customize to your taste
- Great for meal prep - make a big batch!
- Easy cleanup - just one bowl and the air fryer basket!
These flavorful potatoes really check all the boxes! Quick, tasty, and healthy - this recipe makes regular appearances on my dinner table.
🥔 Ingredients
Aside from the potatoes, you likely have the rest of the simple ingredients on hand:
- Baby Potatoes - I like to use petite baby yukon gold potatoes but you can also use red potatoes or russet potatoes. Cut larger potatoes into 1-inch chunks.
- Olive Oil - Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
- Lemon - Fresh lemon juice provides a bright Greek flavor.
- Garlic Powder - Gives a subtle garlic note without the hassle of chopping fresh.
- Greek Seasoning - I use a blend or make my own with oregano, thyme, etc.
- Salt and Pepper - Just a pinch of each balance out the bolder Greek flavors.
See the recipe card for precise quantities and full instructions.
📖 Instructions
Cooking these air fryer Greek potatoes takes just a few easy steps:
Slice potatoes in half (or into 1" chunks if large) and place in a large bowl.
Add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder and Greek seasoning blend. Toss in the mixing bowl to coat the potatoes well. Coating the potatoes evenly with seasonings makes a huge difference.
Arrange potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Air fry at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until crispy, shaking halfway.
Toss with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy!
🙋🏻♂️ FAQs
Good options are baby creamers, fingerlings, Yukon gold or red potatoes, cut into chunks if large. Russets can work too, when cut small.
Bake at 400°F for about 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway through—test doneness with a fork.
Yes, just be sure not to overcrowd the basket. Cook potatoes in batches.
Reheat in a 400°F oven or air fryer until hot, about 5-10 minutes.
🥣 Substitutions
Swap out a few ingredients if needed to make this great side dish with what you have available:
- Potatoes: Maris piper potatoes, sweet potatoes, fingerling potatoes, or cubes of russets. Any cooking potatoes will do, just cut them into similar sizes. You can even use a combination of different kinds of potatoes, whatever you have available!
- Oil: avocado oil, grapeseed oil, or olive oil spray
- Lemons: Use bottled lemon juice
- Greek seasoning: Equal parts oregano, thyme, rosemary, lemon pepper, etc. Cavender’s Greek seasoning is also a great option to take Greek foods to new heights!
Get creative with the simple ingredients to customize this Greek fries recipe!
🥘 Variations
Take these air fryer potatoes to the next level with mix-ins the next time you make them:
- Feta cheese crumbles - crumble feta cheese over the cooked potatoes for extra tangy Greek flavor!
- Chopped black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts are toppings that take these Greek lemon potatoes to new heights!
- Fresh chopped herbs like parsley or mint - Sprinkle over some fresh herbs and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a fresh take on these delicious Greek potatoes.
- Add some fresh garlic, your own seasoning blend, and a dash of black pepper for some bold flavors. The Greek seasoning pairs nicely with many flavors.
The options are endless when starting with greek seasoned air-fried potatoes!
🔪 Serving Suggestions
These Greek lemon potatoes make a versatile side dish for:
- Greek chicken dishes like lemon chicken or chicken souvlaki
- Hearty lamb entrees such as lamb chops
- Grilled meats, fish, and vegetables
- Gyros, falafel or pita sandwiches
- A Greek salad with feta, olives, tomatoes etc.
- Tzatziki, hummus, or baba ganoush dips. Dip into my Thai Green Chili Sauce for some spice!
- Serve the potato wedges with tzatziki sauce, the perfect accompaniment with its creamy texture and unique flavor.
- Naan, pita or flatbreads
The possibilities are endless! A squeeze of lemon complements any pairing nicely.
⏲ Equipment
An Air Fryer: This recipe has been tested using two air fryer models:
- Instant Vortex Plus 6-Quart Air Fryer Oven. This air fryer has a useful viewing window that allows you to monitor the food as it cooks. This model always cooks food a bit quicker than my Cosori model so reduce the cooking time as needed.
- Cosori Max XL Large Cooker. It has a capacity of 5.8 quarts which is quite large.
🍶 Storage
Properly stored, leftover air fryer Greek potatoes will keep well for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or 2-3 months in the freezer.
Refrigeration: To store leftovers in the fridge, let the cooked potatoes cool first. Do not cover hot potatoes; this can cause condensation and sogginess. Once cooled, transfer the potatoes to an airtight container, ensuring there is no excess moisture clinging to the potatoes. Plastic containers or Ziplock bags work well for storage. Press out any air before sealing and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep an eye out for condensation in the container, as this can cause the potatoes to become mushy. If condensation forms, transfer the potatoes to a new dry container.
Let potatoes cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. Reheat until hot before serving again.
👨🏻🍳 Top tips
Here are some top tips for the best Greek potatoes:
- For maximum flavor, let potatoes marinate 10-15 mins before air frying.
- If you have a favorite Greek seasoning blend, use that instead of my spice mix!
- Don't overcrowd the basket - work in batches for the crispiest roast potatoes.
- Give the basket a shake midway through for even cooking. Add a couple of minutes to the cooking time for extra crispy potatoes.
- Cook time varies on the size of the potatoes - watch closely at the end to ensure a crispy texture and no burning.
- Add a splash of olive oil or lemon juice before serving if needed.
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📒 Recipe Card
Air Fryer Greek Potatoes (Quick & Easy Recipe)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby potatoes washed and sliced in half
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced baby potatoes with the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper until well coated.
- Arrange the seasoned potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cook time, until the potatoes are fork tender and lightly browned.
- Remove from air fryer and serve immediately, garnished with a little extra dried oregano if desired.
- Notes:
- For extra flavor, let the potatoes marinate in the seasoning mixture for 10-15 minutes before air frying.
- Adjust cooking time as needed based on the size of your potatoes.
- Watch closely towards the end to avoid overbrowning.
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Notes
- For maximum flavor, let potatoes marinate 10-15 mins before air frying.
- If you have a favorite Greek seasoning blend, use that instead of my spice mix!
- Don't overcrowd the basket - work in batches for the crispiest roast potatoes.
- Give the basket a shake midway through for even cooking. Add a couple of minutes to the cooking time for extra crispy potatoes.
- Cook time varies on the size of the potatoes - watch closely at the end to ensure a crispy texture and no burning.
- Add a splash of olive oil or lemon juice before serving if needed.
This recipe was tested with these air fryers:
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