Crispy Greek Lemon Potatoes Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Crispy Greek Lemon Potatoes Recipe combines Yukon Gold potatoes, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and olive oil for crispy roasted Greek-style potatoes. They work well for Greek side dishes, crispy potato recipes, and Mediterranean dinners. The potatoes stay soft inside while the lemon and garlic create crisp, flavorful edges during roasting.

Prep Time15

Cook Time50

Total Time1 5

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Greek

Servings:

Calories: 396kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

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

Ingredients

6 medium Yukon gold potatoes
4 medium 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.

Notes

Cooking Notes

Parboiling the potatoes before roasting helps improve texture and reduces overall roasting time. Spreading the potatoes into a single layer allows them to crisp more evenly in the oven.

Tips for Best Results:

Parboil the potatoes before marinating.
Let the potatoes sit in the lemon mixture if time allows.
Roast in a single layer for better browning.
Increase the oven temperature near the end for crispier edges.

How to Know It’s Ready:

The potatoes should look deeply golden around the edges while staying soft and tender inside.

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