Authentic Greek Lemon Potatoes (Printable)
Crisp-edged lemon and oregano potato wedges roasted in olive oil and broth, finished with fresh parsley.
# 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 - 1 lemon, sliced, for garnish (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Arrange potato wedges evenly in a large roasting pan.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, broth, oregano, salt, pepper, and optional turmeric. Whisk until well blended.
04 - Pour marinade over the potatoes. Toss thoroughly to coat. Spread the wedges cut side down in the pan.
05 - Roast uncovered for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven, gently flip the potatoes, and baste with pan juices.
06 - Return pan to oven and roast for an additional 30 to 35 minutes, until potatoes are golden, crisp on the edges, and fork-tender.
07 - For enhanced crispiness, broil potatoes for the last 3 to 5 minutes, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
08 - Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices. Serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The potatoes soak up the bright lemon and savory garlic flavors, making every bite a surprise.
- I keep returning to this dish because it's embarrassingly easy but tastes restaurant-special every time.
02 -
- Once, I forgot to flip the potatoes halfway and they were disappointingly soggy, so don’t skip that step.
- Adding a touch of turmeric gave the whole dish a sunny glow that always impresses guests.
03 -
- Use the best olive oil you can find for a noticeably richer flavor.
- Rubbing dried oregano between your hands releases its essential oils—don’t skip this tiny extra step.