Description
Greek home cooks have perfected this oven roasted potatoes recipe through generations of culinary tradition. Lemon, garlic, and oregano infuse these crispy potato wedges with Mediterranean flavor, inviting diners to savor authentic Greek cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg) baking potatoes (peeled and cut into eighths)
- 1.5 cups (355 ml) chicken broth
- ½ cup (120 ml) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano (or 2–3 tbsps fresh)
- 1 tsp salt
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
- Paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Calibrate oven to 350°F (175°C), positioning rack in central position for consistent heat distribution.
- Potato Preparation: Transform potatoes into robust wedges, rinsing thoroughly to eliminate excess starch and ensure crisp exterior during roasting.
- Marinade Creation: Whisk chicken broth, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper into a vibrant, aromatic liquid that will infuse potatoes with Mediterranean flavors.
- Coating and Positioning: Immerse potato wedges completely in marinade, ensuring each piece is generously and evenly coated, then transfer to a 13×9 inch baking dish for roasting.
- Roasting Process: Slide uncovered dish into preheated oven, allowing potatoes to transform for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, gently turning once midway to promote uniform caramelization and tender interior.
- Finishing Touch: Verify potatoes’ doneness by piercing with a fork – they should be golden-brown externally and tender internally; if needed, extend roasting time to achieve desired texture.
- Resting and Serving: Extract potatoes from oven and let them rest for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify before presenting this Greek-inspired culinary creation.
Notes
- Potato Cutting Technique: Create uniform 1-inch thick wedges to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Marinade Coating Strategy: Thoroughly toss potatoes in the seasoned liquid to guarantee maximum flavor absorption and even distribution of herbs and spices.
- Moisture Management: Completely drain potatoes after rinsing to prevent excess water from diluting the marinade and hindering crispy roasting.
- Doneness Checking Trick: Use a sharp fork to test potato tenderness, piercing should feel smooth and soft without resistance to confirm perfect roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg