Authentic Greek Lemon Potatoes (Printable)
Crispy-edged, tender lemon potatoes roasted with olive oil, garlic, oregano and a splash of broth.
# What You'll Need:
→ Potatoes
01 - 3.3 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
→ Marinade
02 - 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
03 - 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
04 - 5 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
06 - 2 teaspoons dried oregano
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric (optional, for color)
→ Finish
10 - Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
11 - Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 400°F and allow it to preheat fully.
02 - Arrange potato wedges evenly in a large roasting pan.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, broth, oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and (if using) ground turmeric.
04 - Pour marinade over the potatoes, tossing to coat each wedge. Arrange all wedges cut side down and mostly flat.
05 - Roast potatoes, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
06 - Remove pan from oven, gently turn each potato wedge, and spoon pan juices over them.
07 - Return pan to oven and roast for an additional 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden, crisp on the edges, and fork-tender.
08 - For enhanced crispiness, broil for 3 to 5 minutes, keeping a close watch to avoid burning.
09 - Add chopped fresh parsley and optional lemon slices before serving. Present hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The edges turn perfectly crisp without deep frying—a little kitchen magic you can actually taste.
- This recipe is gloriously hands-off, freeing you to pour wine or chop a salad while the oven does the work.
02 -
- Once, I crowded the pan and ended up with steamed potatoes instead of crispy—it only works if every wedge has space.
- Discovering the right balance of broth and oil was game-changing—the potatoes should almost bathe but never swim.
03 -
- Give the potatoes plenty of space—if they're crowded, you'll get steaming instead of that coveted golden crust.
- A quick squeeze of extra lemon just before serving brings all the flavors to life.