Crispy Greek Lemon Potatoes
Deliciously crispy oven-roasted Greek potatoes infused with lemon and herbs, perfect as a side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5–3 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4–6 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth (or water)
- Fresh parsley or oregano, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash the potatoes thoroughly and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
- Combine fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Toss the potato chunks in the marinade and let them sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Arrange the marinated potatoes in a single layer in a baking dish. Add broth.
- Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes, shaking halfway through for even cooking.
- Switch to broil for the last 2-3 minutes for a crispy finish.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or oregano before serving.
Notes
For a twist, add smoked paprika for heat, or sprinkle with feta cheese in the last few minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: potatoes, Greek, lemon, crispy, oven-roasted, side dish