Description
Golden, zesty, and incredibly crispy on the outside with a fluffy inside, these Simple Crispy Greek Lemon Potatoes are a dream side dish that elevate any meal. Roasted with a punchy combo of lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and olive oil, they bring a bold Mediterranean flavor that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, fresh salads, or even as a stand-alone snack. This is the perfect easy recipe for quick dinners, Mediterranean food ideas, and healthy snacks.
Ingredients
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
0.25 cup olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish or sheet pan.
2. Cut the Yukon Gold potatoes into thick wedges and arrange them in a single layer in the dish, skin side down.
3. In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, chicken broth, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the potatoes.
4. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes to let the potatoes absorb the liquid and soften.
5. Remove foil and increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Roast for another 35–40 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown and crispy.
6. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese (if using). Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
Use Yukon Gold potatoes for best texture and flavor absorption.
For a vegan version, use vegetable broth and skip the cheese.
Don’t overcrowd the pan or you’ll lose that crisp finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
Keywords: Greek potatoes, lemon potatoes, crispy potatoes, Mediterranean side, easy potato recipe