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🥔Greek Potatoes: Crispy Lemon Roasted Potatoes Full of Mediterranean Flavor ✨
Greek Potatoes are a classic Mediterranean side dish made with roasted potatoes, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and oregano 🥔🍋
They’re beautifully golden and crispy on the outside, yet soft and fluffy on the inside, with a bright, savory flavor that’s simple but incredibly satisfying.
Often served alongside Greek-style roasted chicken, lamb, or fish, these potatoes are so flavorful they can easily stand on their own 💛
💛 Why You’ll Love These Greek Potatoes
✔️ Crispy edges with tender centers
✔️ Fresh lemony flavor with garlic & herbs 🍋🧄
✔️ Simple ingredients, restaurant-style taste
✔️ One-pan oven recipe—easy cleanup
✔️ Perfect as a side or comfort food
Every bite is savory, tangy, and fragrant with oregano 🌿✨
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
🥔 Potatoes (Yukon Gold, yellow, or russet), cut into wedges
🫒 Olive oil
🍋 Fresh lemon juice
🧄 Garlic, minced
🌿 Dried oregano
🧂 Salt
🌶️ Black pepper
🥣 Chicken broth or vegetable broth
🌿 Optional: fresh parsley or oregano for garnish
👩🍳 How to Make Greek Potatoes
1️⃣ Prepare the Potatoes
Preheat oven to 400°F / 200°C.
Arrange potato wedges in a large roasting pan.
2️⃣ Make the Lemon Sauce
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and broth 🍋🧄
Pour over the potatoes and toss until well coated.
3️⃣ First Roast
Cover the pan loosely with foil.
Roast for 30–35 minutes until the potatoes begin to soften.
4️⃣ Roast Until Crispy
Remove foil, flip the potatoes, and continue roasting for 30–40 minutes until golden and crispy ✨
Baste the potatoes with pan juices halfway through.
5️⃣ Finish & Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Garnish with fresh herbs before serving 🌿
Serve hot for best flavor 💛
🍽️ Perfect to Serve With
🍗 Greek-style roasted chicken
🐑 Lamb chops or gyro meat
🐟 Grilled or roasted fish
🥗 Greek salad with tzatziki
🍴 Or enjoy them on their own!
💡 Tips for the Best Greek Potatoes
✨ Use broth instead of water for deeper flavor
✨ Avoid overcrowding the pan for crispier results
✨ Roast until the liquid reduces and lightly caramelizes
✨ Add an extra squeeze of lemon before serving 🍋
🥗 Nutritional Highlights
Good source of energy from potatoes 🥔
Healthy fats from olive oil 🫒
More wholesome than deep-fried potatoes
Naturally vegetarian-friendly
Greek Potatoes are simple, comforting, and packed with Mediterranean flavor 🇬🇷✨
Crispy, lemony, garlicky, and irresistible—a side dish you’ll want to make again and again 💛🥔
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