Patates Kizartmasi

Name: Patates Kizartmasi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 lbs Russet potatoes, cut in batons; 3 cups vegetable oil; 1 tsp sea salt; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 1 garlic clove, minced

Crispy double-fried potato batons tossed with sea salt and dried oregano. Served alongside a quick garlic yogurt dipping sauce.

35 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

TurkishSideStovetopVegetarianMediterraneanHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs Russet potatoes, cut in batons
3 cups vegetable oil
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

1

Soak 2 lbs cut in batons Russet potatoes in cold water for 15 minutes, then drain and pat completely dry.
2

Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat to 325 degrees F.
3

Fry potatoes in batches for 5 minutes until tender but not browned, then transfer to paper towels.
4

Increase heat until oil reaches 375 degrees F.
5

Fry potatoes again for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
6

Combine 1/2 cup Greek yogurt and 1 minced garlic clove in a bowl to make the dipping sauce.
7

Toss hot fries with 1 tsp sea salt and 1 tsp dried oregano, then serve immediately with sauce.

Questions

Can I make Patates Kizartmasi dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup Greek yogurt. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Patates Kizartmasi keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Patates Kizartmasi?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Sis Kebab main
Pide (Turkish Boat Pizza) main
Plaki (Greek Baked Fish with Tomato) main

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