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Easy Greek Lemon Potatoes Recipe

📋 Modified: Feb 12, 2025 Published: Jun 30, 2024 by 👩🏻‍🍳 Jami Powell · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Are you ready to take your potato game to new levels? This Easy Crispy Greek Lemon Potatoes Recipe will become your new family favorite with its tangy lemon flavor, crispy edges, and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests!

These potatoes pair wonderfully with Pan Seared Lamb Loin Chops or Greek Lamb Meatballs (Keftedes).

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Greek lemon potatoes, also known as "Patates Lemonates," are a traditional Greek dish known for their bright, tangy flavor and crispy texture. These potatoes are roasted with a marinade of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and oregano. They make a perfect side dish for any meal.

If you like this Greek side dish, you may also love our Fasolakia or our Crispy Greek Fries Recipe.

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  • Why We Love This Recipe
  • Easy Greek Lemon Potato Ingredients
  • Substitutions & Variations
  • How to Make Easy Crispy Greek Lemon Potatoes
  • Expert Tips for Success
  • Storage
  • Recipe FAQs
  • More Potato Recipes You'll Love ♥️
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Why We Love This Recipe

  • Crispy Edges: Achieve perfectly crispy edges while keeping the inside tender.
  • Simple Ingredients: Uses basic pantry staples like olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
  • Quick Preparation: Ready in just an hour, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
  • Versatile Side Dish: Pairs well with a variety of main dishes, from Greek Style Lemon Chicken with Roasted Potatoes to Lemon Garlic Baked Halibut.

Easy Greek Lemon Potato Ingredients

Extra crispy greek lemon potatoes recipe ingredients shot.
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes: These potatoes are perfect for roasting because they have a creamy texture and hold their shape well.
  • Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a bright, tangy flavor. Love fresh lemon flavor? Try our Instant Pot Recipe for Avgolemono Soup.
  • Garlic Cloves: Fresh garlic provides a robust, aromatic taste.
  • Olive Oil: Use extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor and crispiness.
  • Dried Oregano: Adds a classic Mediterranean herb flavor.
  • Cavender's Greek Seasoning: A blend of spices that enhances the Greek flavor.
  • Chicken Broth (Optional): Adds depth of flavor and helps keep the potatoes moist.
  • Kosher Salt and Black Pepper: Essential seasonings to taste.

A full ingredient list with exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

Substitutions & Variations

  • Yukon Gold Potatoes: You can use Russet or Maris Piper potatoes for a similar texture.
  • Chicken Broth: Vegetable broth or even water can be used if you prefer a vegetarian version.
  • Dried Oregano: Fresh oregano or thyme can be substituted for a different herb flavor.

How to Make Easy Crispy Greek Lemon Potatoes

extra crispy greek lemon potatoes recipe process shot 1 boiling potato wedges

STEP ONE: Prepare the Potatoes

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and cut the Yukon gold potatoes into large wedges. Place the potato wedges in a pot of salted boiling water and parboil for 5-7 minutes. Drain and let them cool slightly.

extra crispy greek lemon potatoes recipe process shot 2 mixing marinade ingredients

STEP TWO: Make the Marinade

In a large mixing bowl, combine the juice of 3 ½ lemons and zest of one lemon, chopped garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, Cavender's Greek Seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Taste the marinade and adjust the seasoning if needed.

extra crispy greek lemon potatoes recipe process shot 3 adding potatoes to marinade

STEP THREE: Marinate the Potatoes

Add the slightly cooled potatoes to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes if possible.

extra crispy greek lemon potatoes recipe process shot 4 potatoes spread out in roaster pan.

STEP FOUR: Roast the Potatoes

Transfer the potatoes and marinade to a large baking dish or roasting pan, spreading them out in a single layer. Add ½ cup of chicken or vegetable broth if desired.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, stirring halfway through.

For the last 10 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) to help the potatoes crisp up. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Add the remaining half of the lemon as garnish.

Expert Tips for Success

👩‍🍳Jami's Pro Tips: Want to take this recipe to the next level? Check out my expert tips below for the best flavor, texture, and meal prep hacks!

✔️ DO Marinate the potatoes for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavor.
✔️ DO Stir the potatoes halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.
✔️ DO Broil the potatoes for the last 2-3 minutes of baking for extra crispy edges.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. This dish is not freezer-friendly. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes or in an air fryer for 5-7 minutes to maintain crispiness.

Recipe FAQs

How do you keep Greek lemon potatoes crispy?

To keep Greek lemon potatoes crispy, parboil them before roasting and increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) for the last 10 minutes of baking. Avoid overcrowding the baking dish to allow even heat circulation.

Can I use other types of potatoes?

Yes, you can use Russet or Maris Piper potatoes, but the texture might slightly differ.

What can you serve with Greek lemon potatoes?

Greek lemon potatoes pair well with a variety of dishes. They are perfect alongside grilled meats like chicken or lamb, a fresh Greek salad, or roasted fish.

Easy Crispy Greek Lemon Potatoes Recipe feature image close up roasted potatoes with garnish

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Easy Crispy Greek Lemon Potatoes Recipe

Jami Powell
Are you ready to take your potato game to new levels? This Easy Crispy Greek Lemon Potatoes Recipe will become your new family favorite with its tangy lemon flavor, crispy edges, and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests!
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
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Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6
Calories 396 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Large Pot
  • Baking Dish or Roasting Pan
  • Oven
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium Yukon gold potatoes
  • 4 lemons juice and zest
  • 8 large cloves of garlic chopped
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Cavender's Greek Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth optional
  • 2 sprigs thyme (garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Wash and cut the Yukon gold potatoes into large wedges.
  • Place the potato wedges in a pot of salted boiling water and parboil for 5-7 minutes. Drain and let them cool slightly.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the juice of 3 ½ lemons, zest of one lemon, chopped garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, Cavender's Greek Seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  • Taste the marinade. It should be tangy, flavorful, and well-seasoned. If it tastes under-seasoned, add more salt (¼ teaspoon at a time) until it reaches your desired level of saltiness.
  • Add the slightly cooled potatoes to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes, if possible.
  • Transfer the potatoes and marinade to a large baking dish or roasting pan, spreading them out in a single layer. Add ½ cup of chicken or vegetable broth if desired.
  • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, stirring halfway through. For the last 10 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) to help the potatoes crisp up.
  • Once done, remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm as a delicious side dish. Add remaining lemon juice and thyme as garnish.

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Notes

Storage Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze This dish is not freezer-friendly.
Reheat  Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes or in an air fryer for 5-7 minutes to maintain crispiness.
Substitutions
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes: You can use Russet or Maris Piper potatoes for a similar texture.
  • Chicken Broth: Vegetable broth or even water can be used if you prefer a vegetarian version.
  • Dried Oregano: Fresh oregano or thyme can be substituted for a different herb flavor.
Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.
Nutrition information is only an estimate

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 473mgPotassium: 830mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 63mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg
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