Greek Lemon Potatoes
Greek lemon potatoes are soft and flavourful with crispy edges. Roasted with garlic, lemon, and oregano – perfect side dish for grilled meats!
These Greek lemon potatoes are all about bold, zesty flavour and comforting texture. Infused with garlic, lemon, and oregano, they soak up a savoury broth that makes them incredibly soft and tender inside.
While they aren’t ultra-crispy, the edges caramelise beautifully for just enough golden crunch to contrast the pillowy centres. They’re perfect served alongside grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a hearty side for a Mediterranean feast.
Tips for Best Results:
- Don’t overcrowd the pan. Use a large enough sheet pan to give the potatoes some space to brown.
- Turn the potatoes. Flipping them helps ensure even cooking and more crispy edges.
- Let them sit. Once out of the oven, give the potatoes a couple of minutes to rest and soak up the juices before serving.
- For extra crispiness, broil the potatoes for the last 2–3 minutes – but keep a close eye on them!
Ingredients & Substitutions:
- Yellow potatoes: These roast up creamy and soft. Yukon Golds are ideal.
- Chicken broth: Adds savoury depth. For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead.
- Extra virgin olive oil: Provides richness and helps crisp the edges. Regular olive oil works too.
- Lemon juice: Fresh is best for bright flavour, but bottled will do in a pinch.
- Garlic: Fresh minced garlic gives the best flavour; garlic powder can be used in a pinch (start with 1 tsp).
- Oregano: Dried oregano is best, then garnish with fresh just before serving.
- Salt: Enhances all the flavours – feel free to adjust to taste.
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How to Make Greek Lemon Potatoes
Yields: 6 Servings | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2.5 lbs yellow potatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large roasting pan, combine the chicken broth, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and salt. Whisk to combine. (Image 1)
- Add the potato wedges to the pan and toss well to coat in the mixture. (Image 2)
- Roast for 25 minutes, then turn the potatoes. Roast for another 25 minutes. (Image 3)
- Transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet, reserving the remaining liquid in the roasting pan. (Image 4)
- Continue roasting the potatoes on the baking sheet for 35 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp at the edges.
- Meanwhile, reduce the reserved pan juices by either placing the roasting pan in the oven for 5–10 minutes or simmering in a saucepan over medium heat until slightly thickened.
- Drizzle the reduced sauce over the potatoes before serving.
Greek Lemon Potatoes
Greek lemon potatoes are soft and flavourful with crispy edges. Roasted with garlic, lemon, and oregano – perfect side dish for grilled meats!
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs yellow potatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large roasting pan, combine the chicken broth, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Add the potato wedges to the pan and toss well to coat in the mixture.
- Roast for 25 minutes, then turn the potatoes. Roast for another 25 minutes.
- Transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet, reserving the remaining liquid in the roasting pan.
- Continue roasting the potatoes on the baking sheet for 35 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp at the edges.
- Meanwhile, reduce the reserved pan juices by either placing the roasting pan in the oven for 5–10 minutes or simmering in a saucepan over medium heat until slightly thickened.
- Drizzle the reduced sauce over the potatoes before serving.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1 heaping cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 345Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 879mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 5gSugar: 3gProtein: 5g
This information is provided as a courtesy and for entertainment purposes only. This information comes from online calculators. Although frugalmomeh.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
