Description
Craving something crisp, golden, and bursting with flavor? These Irresistible Greek Lemon Potatoes are the perfect balance of comfort food and Mediterranean brightness. Roasted in a tangy lemon-garlic-oregano bath, they crisp up beautifully while remaining tender and creamy inside. Ideal for a quick side dish, healthy snack, or part of your dinner ideas arsenal, this easy recipe brings bold flavor with minimal ingredients. Whether you’re hosting guests or just looking for weeknight food ideas, this dish delivers every time.
Ingredients
2.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into thick wedges
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large roasting dish with olive oil.
2. Peel and cut potatoes into thick wedges. Rinse in cold water, then dry thoroughly.
3. In the baking dish or a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, broth, and lemon zest (if using).
4. Add the potato wedges and toss to coat well. Arrange them in a single layer, cut side down.
5. Roast for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.
6. Increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and roast for another 10–15 minutes to crisp the edges.
7. Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
For the crispiest texture, space the potato wedges apart and flip them halfway through baking.
Use only fresh lemon juice for the best flavor—bottled lemon juice won’t deliver the same results.
Yukon Gold potatoes work best, but any waxy variety can hold up well during roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy recipe, side dish, Greek food, lemon potatoes, healthy snack, food ideas, dinner ideas