Description
Zesty lemon Greek potatoes bring Mediterranean sunshine to your plate with classic Greek flavors. Crispy exterior and creamy interior make these potatoes a perfect side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg) yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled & cut into wedges
- 1.5 cups (355 ml) chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian version)
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- 0.5 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional, for color)
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin (optional, for depth)
- 2 tbsps butter, melted (for extra richness)
- fresh parsley, chopped
- lemon wedges, for serving
- crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and prepare a baking dish with parchment paper or a light oil coating.
- Marinade Creation: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, ground black pepper, smoky paprika, and cumin in a large mixing bowl to develop a complex flavor profile.
- Potato Coating: Thoroughly coat potato wedges in the seasoned marinade, ensuring complete and even coverage of the aromatic mixture.
- Initial Roasting: Arrange potato wedges in a single layer within the baking dish, maintaining spacing, and pour chicken broth around the potatoes without submerging them. Cover with aluminum foil and roast for 30 minutes to steam and infuse flavors.
- Crisping Process: Remove foil, baste potatoes with pan juices, and continue roasting uncovered for 30-40 minutes. Rotate wedges periodically to achieve uniform browning and develop a crispy exterior.
- Final Enhancement: During the last 10 minutes, drizzle melted butter over the potatoes to intensify richness and color. Finish by scattering fresh parsley and adding lemon wedges for brightness.
- Optional Garnish: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the roasted potatoes for a creamy, tangy complement.
Notes
- Select Potato Variety: Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for maximum crispiness and golden-brown exterior.
- Manage Moisture Levels: Pat potato wedges completely dry before marinating to ensure perfect roasting and prevent soggy results.
- Monitor Liquid Absorption: Check pan occasionally during roasting to prevent potatoes from drying out or burning, adding small amounts of broth if needed.
- Optimize Crispiness Technique: Space potato wedges slightly apart and avoid overcrowding to allow proper air circulation and even browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg