🥔🇬🇷 Mediterranean Sliced Baked Potatoes (Full Recipe)

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45–55 minutes

Total Time: ~1 hour

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Potatoes

• 4 medium potatoes (Yukon gold or red potatoes work best)

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp oregano

• 1/2 tsp thyme

• 1/2 tsp paprika

• 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Optional Mediterranean Toppings

• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• Sliced olives

• Cherry tomatoes, halved

• A drizzle of extra olive oil

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🍽️ Instructions

1. Prep the Potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. Wash potatoes well; keep the skins on.

3. Slice into ¼-inch thick rounds.

4. Place in a bowl and pat dry with a towel (important for crispiness!).

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2. Make the Herb Oil

In a small bowl, mix:

• Olive oil

• Garlic

• Oregano

• Thyme

• Paprika

• Salt & pepper

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3. Coat the Potatoes

• Pour the herb oil over the sliced potatoes.

• Toss to coat evenly.

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4. Arrange & Bake

1. Line a baking tray with parchment.

2. Lay potatoes in a single layer (no overlapping).

3. Bake 35–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy on edges.

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5. Add Mediterranean Toppings

While still warm, add any of the following:

✔ Feta
✔ Parsley
✔ Lemon juice
✔ Olives
✔ Cherry tomatoes
✔ Extra olive oil drizzle

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🌿 Tips & Variations

Extra Crispy Trick

Bake at 220°C (425°F) for the last 10 minutes.

Make Them Hasselback-Style

Slice three-quarters deep and bake whole potatoes with the same herb oil.

Spicy Version

Add chili flakes or a pinch of cayenne.

Creamy Greek Style

Serve with tzatziki on the side.

Low-Oil Version

Brush oil lightly instead of tossing.