Greek

Greek Lemon Potatoes

Easy · 1 hr 15 min

Serves 6GreekVegetarianVeganDairy-freeNut-freeGluten-free

Oven-roasted potatoes in lemon, oregano and olive oil until crisp-edged and fork-tender.

1 hr 15 minTotal time

6Serves

3Steps

GreekCuisine

Method

Prep
Combine
Toss potatoes with oil, stock, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and salt in a roasting pan.
Why: Stock keeps potatoes moist while oil crisps edges.
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Finish
Roast
Roast uncovered at 200°C for 60–70 minutes, turning every 20 minutes.
Why: Turning ensures even browning.
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Serve
Finish
Increase to 220°C for final 10 minutes until edges are deeply golden.
Why: Final blast drives off remaining liquid for crispness.
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Use waxy potatoes if you prefer them to hold shape — floury ones go softer and more golden.

Prep
Combine
Toss potatoes with oil, stock, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and salt in a roasting pan.
Why: Stock keeps potatoes moist while oil crisps edges.
Cook from here
Finish
Roast
Roast uncovered at 200°C for 60–70 minutes, turning every 20 minutes.
Why: Turning ensures even browning.
Cook from here
Serve
Finish
Increase to 220°C for final 10 minutes until edges are deeply golden.
Why: Final blast drives off remaining liquid for crispness.
Cook from here