Authentic Greek Potatoes: Crispy Lemon Perfection
Delightful crispy Greek potatoes infused with lemon, garlic, and herbs—a perfect side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5–3 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 1/2 cup (120ml) Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1/2 cup (120ml) Good Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4–6 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup (120ml) Vegetable or Chicken Broth
- Fresh Parsley or Oregano, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prep your potatoes by washing and cutting them into wedges or chunks, about 1.5 inches thick.
- Make the flavor mixture by combining lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Toss the potato wedges in the lemon and olive oil mixture until well coated.
- Bake the potatoes on a baking sheet, pouring broth around them, for 45-50 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Finishing touches include drizzling more olive oil and adding fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
You can prepare the potatoes ahead of time by tossing them in the lemon mixture and storing in the fridge until ready to roast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Greek potatoes, crispy potatoes, lemon potatoes, Mediterranean side dish