Description
Master the art of making truly crispy Greek potatoes with a bright lemon flavor. This recipe uses a par-boiling technique and a hot oven for maximum crunch. Skip the soggy potatoes and enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed clean
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth (or water)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
- Lemon wedges (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2. Cut potatoes into uniform bite-sized wedges or chunks.
- 3. Place potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, and season generously with salt.
- 4. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-12 minutes until fork-tender but not mushy.
- 5. While potatoes boil, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary (if using), salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- 6. Drain potatoes very well and let them sit in the colander for a few minutes to dry.
- 7. Gently shake the colander to rough up the edges of the potatoes.
- 8. Add the roughed-up potatoes to the bowl with the lemon-herb mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- 9. Pour the broth or water into the bottom of a large, rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan.
- 10. Spread the coated potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet, ensuring they are not crowded.
- 11. Roast for 30-40 minutes, shaking the pan or tossing potatoes halfway through.
- 12. Continue roasting until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- 13. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
Notes
Store cooled, leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat and regain crispiness, spread on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes. Avoid microwaving for reheating if crispiness is desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g