Description
Crispy Greek roasted potatoes bring Mediterranean sunshine to your plate with golden, herb-infused wedges. Oregano, garlic, and lemon create a simple yet bold side dish that transports diners directly to Greece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg) potatoes, Yukon Gold or russet, peeled and cut into wedges
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice, fresh
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian version)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup (30 g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsps parsley, fresh, chopped
- ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)
- ½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Heat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat baking dish with oil spray to prevent adherence.
- Marinade Creation: Blend olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and paprika in a large mixing bowl to craft a robust flavor foundation.
- Potato Coating: Submerge potato wedges in the herbal marinade, ensuring comprehensive and uniform coverage of each piece with the aromatic seasoning.
- Baking Configuration: Distribute seasoned potato wedges in a single, strategic layer within the prepared dish, maintaining space between pieces for optimal roasting and crisp development.
- Moisture Infusion: Gently cascade chicken broth and water over the potato arrangement to enhance tenderness and introduce additional flavor complexity.
- Roasting Process: Bake for 40 minutes, rotating wedges midway to guarantee even browning and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Final Crisping: Escalate oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and continue roasting for 15-20 minutes until potatoes achieve a golden, crisp exterior that signals perfect doneness.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and optional feta cheese, creating a vibrant Mediterranean presentation that elevates the visual and flavor profile.
- Serving Suggestion: Present immediately alongside tzatziki, grilled chicken, or lamb to complete this Mediterranean-inspired culinary experience.
Notes
- Potato Selection Matters: Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for maximum crispiness and fluffy interior.
- Oil Temperature Control: Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil to enhance authentic Greek flavor and achieve perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Spacing Strategy: Avoid overcrowding the baking dish to ensure each potato wedge roasts evenly and develops a crispy texture.
- Moisture Management: Adding chicken broth prevents dryness and helps create a tender potato interior while promoting beautiful caramelization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg