Description
Crispy Greek-style oven roasted potatoes bring Mediterranean magic to your table with golden-brown edges and herb-infused charm. Garlic, oregano, and lemon mingle in this simple yet irresistible side dish that will transport diners straight to a sunny Greek taverna.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 pounds baking potatoes (peeled and cut into eighths)
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano (or 2–3 tablespoons fresh)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
- Sprinkle of paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 350°F (175°C), ensuring an even temperature for optimal roasting.
- Carefully peel the potatoes, creating substantial wedges approximately 1-inch thick, then thoroughly rinse under cool water to remove excess starch and drain completely.
- Select a 13×9 inch (33×23 centimeter) baking dish and create a flavorful marinade by whisking together chicken broth, extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Gently place potato wedges into the seasoned liquid, carefully tossing to ensure each piece is uniformly coated with the aromatic marinade.
- Position the uncovered baking dish in the preheated oven and roast for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, periodically checking the potatoes’ tenderness with a sharp fork.
- If the potatoes require additional cooking time to achieve a golden-brown exterior and soft interior, continue roasting for an extra 15 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven and allow the potatoes to rest for 10 minutes, enabling the flavors to harmonize and intensify before serving.
Notes
- Prep ahead by peeling and cutting potatoes into thick, rustic wedges for authentic Greek-style texture.
- Use fresh lemon juice and good quality olive oil to enhance the vibrant Mediterranean flavor profile.
- Chicken broth helps create a rich, moist coating that prevents potatoes from drying out during long roasting.
- Stirring potatoes midway through cooking ensures even browning and prevents sticking to the baking dish.
- Allow potatoes to rest after roasting, which helps them absorb remaining seasonings and develop deeper flavors.
- Low and slow roasting at 350°F transforms ordinary potatoes into crispy-edged, tender-centered Greek delicacy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg