Lemon Potatoes Recipe

Definitely a cut above the usual roasted potatoes! The unique thing aboutGreek Lemon Potatoes is that they are cooked in a heavily flavoured lemon garlic broth so they suck up all that flavour before roasting to golden perfection. They’re utterly addictive!

Welcome back to the final instalment of GREEK WEEK!!! We started the week with Greek Chicken marinated in the most incredible yogurt marinade, served up a big pan of homemade Greek Baklava on Wednesday and we’re finishing up the week with the much anticipatedGreek Lemon Potatoes!

We’re serving all these with a side of fresh Greek Salad and Tzatziki for dolloping (in the Greek Chickenrecipe) – and see here for more Greek recipes.

Greek Lemon Potatoes, Healthy Greek Recipes

Don’t get me wrong. Throw spuds in the oven drizzled with oil, salt and pepper, and I’ll happily munch my way through them.

Make the effort to follow a few extra steps to make the crunchiest roast potatoes you’ve ever had, and it’s like all my Christmases have come at once. Thick, craggy crusts, perfectly seasoned, fluffy insides.

We wantchunky pieces for this recipe so they hold up to the relatively long cooking time. I cut medium potatoes into 3 pieces, as pictured below, and large potatoes into quarters or thick wedges.

Authentic Greek Lemon Potatoes

The idea behind Greek Lemon Potatoes is that they are braised in a lemon-garlic flavoured broth so they suck up all that flavour, then you continue roasting them until the liquid evaporates, leaving behind just the oil to roast the potatoes until golden.

The concept sounds easy enough, but actually, it’s quite tricky to do in one pan. I swear, it’s scientifically impossible to roast potatoes until golden without the garlic burning. It’s one or the other – golden garlic or golden potatoes (unless, like I do with my Herb Roasted Potatoes, you add the garlic midway through cooking).

Also, I kept ending up with burnt ridges on the potato from the lemon juice and broth that caramelises on the base of the pan, and a disappointing lack of golden crusts promised by recipes I used.

Easy Greek Lemon Potatoes

After two, three, five, seven attempts, I threw every recipe I read out the window (virtually) and settled on aneasier, less riskyway of making Greek Lemon Potatoes so they come out as golden as possible: Braise in one pan to suck up flavour, transfer to a tray to bake until golden, drizzled with the flavoured oil from Pan 1.

You can skip the transference step if you want. But just be mindful that you’ll need to keep a super close eye on the potatoes and they won’t be as golden as you see in these photos, you’ll likely end up with thin dark burnt ridges and the garlic with burn (gee, I’m really making this sound appetising! 😂)

Because I hate recipes that lie, I want to be 100% clear about expectations: these are not the crispiest roast potatoes in the world. I truly think it’s scientifically impossible to get seriously crispy roast potatoes once they’ve been submerged in all that lemon and broth (believe me, I tried my heart out!).

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But these Greek Lemon Potatoes do have nice crispy edges and some crispy surfaces (see video and photos) and in any case, you won’t miss major crunch factor because these have so much more flavour than any other roasted potato.

It was actually scary how much of these I was able to consume in one sitting. I just couldn’t stop – they are so darn good!!

Recipe video above. The idea behind this recipe is that the potatoes suck up the amazing lemon-garlic-oregano flavoured broth, then roasted until golden crispy edges. These won't go super crunchy because of the way they're cooked – but you won't miss the crunch because they have flavour unlike any other ordinary roasted potato! If crunch is what you're after, try these recipes: Duck Fat Potatoes, or Truly Crunchy Roast Potatoes.

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Australia: Sebago potatoes (the common dirt brushed potatoes) are a good alternative. They are marginally less crispy, but almost nearly as good!

2. Braising liquid – Can use water + 2 stock cubes or 2 tsp powder instead, but liquid stock is tastier. Can use veg stock instead of chicken.

3. Garlic – it’s best to use a microplane to finely grate the garlic so it dissolves in the stock so you don’t end up with burnt little garlic bits at the end.This is a recipe improvement added in March 2021.

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5.You can skip this step to transfer the potatoes to a separate tray but you’ll either have to make do with non-crispy-not-really-even-golden potatoes OR golden potatoes with burnt edges and tons of burnt garlic everywhere. You choose…

If you’re ok with less colour, you can leave them in the same panand keep roasting for another 20 minutes, but don’t let them go too far such that the garlic burns.

I like to drizzle the residual garlic pan juices over the potatoes, rather than tossing them, just to preserve the crispy edges. You could in fact just use pan juices without reducing, up to you. This step is also optional.

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6. Nutrition per serving, slightly over because you actually lose a lot of oil in the pan with the cooking method I use to make them extra crispy.

Calories: 349 cal (17%) Carbohydrates: 32 g (11%) Protein: 7 g (14%) Fat: 22 g (34%) Saturated Fat: 3 g (19%) Sodium: 976 mg (42%) Potassium: 1079 mg (31%) Fiber: 6 g (25%) Vitamin C: 34 mg (41%) Calcium: 80 mg (8%) Iron: 8.1 mg (45%)

When Dozer stole a dog treat at the pet shop while I was trying to take cute photos of him eyeing off the treats…..

Best Greek Lemon Potatoes

I believe you can make great food with everyday ingredients even if you’re short on time and cost conscious. You just need to cook clever and get creative!Fried, roasted, baked, or boiled—we've never met a spud we didn't adore, including these heavenly Greek lemon potatoes! Zippy lemon and fresh herbs lighten up an otherwise indulgent comfort food, making it a scrumptious side dish for spring. 

The secret to this potato recipe is in the sauce. The potatoes absorb all the lemony, herb-infused broth as they roast resulting in a texture that is all together pillowy, crispy, and oh so delicious. Just be sure to use a rimmed baking sheet so the juices don't drip onto the bottom of the oven. Serve with other favorite family Easter side dishes for the perfect holiday spread! 

There are many different types of potatoes: starchier varieties like Russet potatoes best used for frying and baking and waxy potatoes like red and fingerling potatoes that are great for boiling or mashing. For roasted potatoes, we like Yukon Gold potatoes because they fall right between starchy and waxy. Plus, Yukon Golds have thin skin that gets nice and crispy in the oven!

Roasted Greek Lemon Potatoes Recipe (oven Baked)

Some cooks swear by this method to create the ideal texture from the inside out, but in this instance, it's not necessary. These potatoes roast in a shallow pool of lemony broth that results in wedges that are soft and creamy on the inside with a slightly crispy exterior.

Be our guest! Roasting the potatoes with rosemary or thyme would complement the lemony flavor perfectly. Or, top the finished potato side dish with fresh parsley or chopped dill.

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My family loves Greek-inspired food. Try our crisp Greek Salad or our sweet, flaky Baklava. If you are a fan of Greek dishes, this popular ‘Patates Lemonates’ (Lemon Potatoes) recipe is one my entire family swoons over.

Greek Style Lemon Chicken With Roasted Potatoes

Greek lemon potatoes are a staple in Greek cuisine. These potato wedges are braised in a lemon-garlic flavored broth, with herbs such as oregano. The lemon juice gives an ordinary roasted potato this recipe’s distinctive tangy flavor as it soaks up all of the broth while baking, and the olive oil adds richness and helps to create those brown, crispy edges.

Lemon potatoes are a side dish often served with signature Greek dishes such as souvlaki, roasted meats, or grilled fish (it’s excellent with Grilled Salmon). The vibrant lemon flavor complements any main course.

The key to making great lemon Greek potatoes is to choose the best ingredients. This recipe doesn’t require much, but using the freshest ingredients adds to the amazing taste of this dish. Be sure to refer to the

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