Crispy, golden Greek roasted potatoes tossed with lemon, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. This easy Mediterranean side dish is bursting with bright flavor and perfect with chicken, lamb, or seafood.
These Greek Roasted Potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with bright Mediterranean flavor thanks to lemon, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. Simple to make with pantry staples, they’re the perfect side dish for any Mediterranean-inspired meal like Grilled White Fish or Shish Tawook Chicken.
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Ingredients
- Potatoes: Yukon Gold potatoes are ideal because they become creamy inside and crisp up beautifully in the oven. Russet potatoes can also work!
- Lemon: Lemon juice and zest are used to season these potatoes with Greek flair.
- Oregano: Earthy, peppery, and classic in Greek cuisine.
- Garlic: Adds nutty, pungent, and sweet flavor as it cooks.
How to Make Greek Roasted Potatoes
Step 1. Start by cutting your potatoes into small pieces and lay out on a baking sheet.
Step 2. Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil.
Step 3. Then use a microplane to add freshly grated garlic.
Step 4. Then use the microplane to zest the lemon, and then juice the lemon over the potatoes as well.
Step 5. Finally, season the potatoes with oregano, salt, and pepper.
Step 6. Toss everything together until potatoes are evenly coated, then toss in the oven at 425 for around 45 minutes until crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside.
Once finished, top with crumbled feta cheese and fresh herbs like parsley or dill. Serve and enjoy your Greek potatoes!
More Easy Side Dish Recipes
- Salted Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Greek Spinach Rice
- Roasted Vegetables Provencal Style
- Italian Herb Roasted Broccoli
- Caprese Quinoa Salad
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Skatter potato wedges on the baking sheet then toss well with all remaining ingredients (olive oil through chili flakes.) Roast until crispy, about 45-50 minutes, tossing once halfway through.1 1/2 pounds yukon gold potatoes or Russets , 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 lemon zested and juiced, 4 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, chili flakes
Liz’s Notes
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
Depending on their preparation, roasted potatoes are definitely part of a healthy diet. All things in moderation as well!
Yes! You can roast them ahead of time and reheat in a hot oven or air fryer to crisp them back up before serving.
They pair perfectly with Mediterranean dishes like grilled chicken, lamb, seafood, Greek salad, and tzatziki sauce.
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