Crispy Roasted Potatoes with Feta & Herbs
Golden baby potatoes roasted to perfection, then tossed with creamy feta cheese and fragrant fresh herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired side dish is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with savory flavor.
- Author: Djihane
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roast
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Optional: squeeze of lemon juice before serving
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Spread potatoes cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with crumbled feta and fresh thyme.
- Serve warm, with a light squeeze of lemon juice for brightness if desired.
Notes
- Use vegan feta to make this dish plant-based.
- Try with rosemary or dill instead of thyme for variation.
- Great as a side for grilled meats or Mediterranean mains.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven for crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: roasted potatoes, feta potatoes, Mediterranean side, crispy potatoes, herbed potatoes