Spice up your weeknight dinner with an easy recipe for Mediterranean baked sweet potato fries—no deep fryer or air fryer required.


Perfect Baked Fries: Za’atar Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

The word *za’atar* most commonly refers to [za’atar seasoning, a Middle Eastern spice](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-make-zaatar-at-home) blend that traditionally consists of ground za’atar (the herb itself is a type of wild oregano), sesame seeds, dried <a href='https://masterclass.com/articles/what-is-sumac-learn-how-to-use-sumac-with-tips-and-8-sumac-recipes' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://masterclass.com/articles/what-is-sumac-learn-how-to-use-sumac-with-tips-and-8-sumac-recipes","linkCopy":"sumac","category":"automated-link"}' automatic='true'>sumac</a>, and salt—though now, recipes often substitute the difficult-to-obtain ground za’atar for similar herbs, such as domesticated thyme or oregano. Za’atar recipes and za’atar blends are common in Lebanese, Palestinian, Israeli, Egyptian, and other Middle Eastern and North African cultures.

Oven-baked sweet potato fries are a versatile side dish that goes well with a variety of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean foods. They're great with a burger or alongside [Mediterranean chickpea salad](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/simple-mediterranean-chickpea-salad-recipe), tabbouleh, arugula avocado salad, or [fattoush salad with cherry tomatoes, pita bread, and feta cheese](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-make-fattoush-pita-salad). You can also serve crispy sweet potato fries as part of a mezze (appetizer platter) with hummus and flatbread, with falafel for a gluten-free meal, or with quinoa, black beans, and veggies like roasted red peppers, roasted cauliflower, and sautéed kale with lemon juice. 

Homemade sweet potato fries are best with a homemade dipping sauce, such as vegan tahini sauce, [Greek yogurt tzatziki](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-make-greek-tzatziki), garlic herb sauce, or ketchup mixed with harissa.

Spice up your weeknight dinner with an easy recipe for Mediterranean baked sweet potato fries—no deep fryer or air fryer required.

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What Is Za’atar?

Oven-baked sweet potato fries are a versatile side dish that goes well with a variety of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean foods. They&#39;re great with a burger or alongside <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/simple-mediterranean-chickpea-salad-recipe' target='_self' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/simple-mediterranean-chickpea-salad-recipe","linkCopy":"Mediterranean chickpea salad","category":null}'>Mediterranean chickpea salad</a>, tabbouleh, arugula avocado salad, or <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-make-fattoush-pita-salad' target='_self' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-make-fattoush-pita-salad","linkCopy":"fattoush salad with cherry tomatoes, pita bread, and feta cheese","category":null}'>fattoush salad with cherry tomatoes, pita bread, and feta cheese</a>. You can also serve crispy sweet potato fries as part of a mezze (appetizer platter) with hummus and flatbread, with falafel for a gluten-free meal, or with quinoa, black beans, and veggies like roasted red peppers, roasted cauliflower, and sautéed kale with lemon juice. Homemade sweet potato fries are best with a homemade dipping sauce, such as vegan tahini sauce, <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-make-greek-tzatziki' target='_self' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-make-greek-tzatziki","linkCopy":"Greek yogurt tzatziki","category":null}'>Greek yogurt tzatziki</a>, garlic herb sauce, or ketchup mixed with harissa.

What to Serve With Za’atar Sweet Potato Fries

Za’atar Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Spice up your weeknight dinner with an easy recipe for Mediterranean baked sweet potato fries—no deep fryer or air fryer required.