Description
Mediterranean kitchens bring Olympian Greek Roasted Potatoes to life with golden, herb-infused wedges that crackle with lemon and oregano. Mediterranean flavors dance through crisp exteriors and tender centers, inviting you to savor classic Greek comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg) Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)
- ½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to a scorching 400F (200C), priming the culinary stage for potato transformation.
- Seasoning Fusion: Massage potato wedges with extra virgin olive oil, oregano, minced garlic, lemon juice, sea salt, and cracked black pepper, ensuring each segment is lavishly coated with Mediterranean essence.
- Baking Choreography: Generously oil a spacious baking dish and strategically place potato wedges in a single layer, creating ample breathing room for optimal caramelization and crisp development.
- Roasting Ritual: Slide the dish into the heated oven, orchestrating a 45-50 minute roasting symphony, rotating midway to guarantee uniform golden-brown perfection and consistent texture.
- Finalization: Extract the potatoes when fork-tender with a gloriously crisp exterior, allowing them to rest briefly, letting residual heat intensify their robust flavors and crystallize their textural brilliance.
Notes
- Potato Selection Matters: Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the crispiest exterior and fluffiest interior.
- Precise Cutting Technique: Ensure uniform wedge sizes (about 1-inch thick) to guarantee consistent cooking and even browning across all potato pieces.
- Oil Coating Strategy: Use extra virgin olive oil generously and massage each potato wedge thoroughly to create a perfect golden, crispy exterior.
- Temperature Control: Keep oven door closed during roasting to maintain consistent heat and prevent moisture escape, which helps achieve maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg