Greek Lemon Potatoes are a common side dish to many Greek dishes. These slowly roasted potatoes are lightly crispy on the outside, and tender and soft on the inside, with a delicious lemon flavor.
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Greek Potatoes
One of the platters I traditionally order at the Greek festivals is the lemon roasted chicken served with Greek lemon potatoes, braised green beans, and dolmades. The food is a big plate of warmth, comfort, and pure deliciousness!
Greek lemon potatoes are thick, moist potato wedges that are soft on the inside and a little crispy on the outside.
The lemon flavor makes the potatoes taste OUTRAGEOUS! Honestly, I make these for dinner parties all of the time because my guests go crazy over them.
I use Pomora Olive Oil for this recipe. Pomora Olive Oil is a high quality olive oil that seasons the potatoes beautifully.
For more information on what I love about Pomora Olive Oil, click here! However, if you cannot use Pomora Olive Oil, use a good quality olive oil.
How to make Greek Lemon Potatoes
This is an authentic Greek Lemon Potatoes Recipe. The roasted potatoes are super easy to make, they just take a bit of patience.
- First mix olive oil, chicken broth, and fresh squeezed lemon juice together.
- Next, peel Russet potatoes and cut into large quarters.
- Pour mixture, along with additional spices listed below in the recipe card, over the potatoes.
- Cook potatoes in the oven covered with foil for an hour and half.
- Remove foil. Roast uncovered about 15-30 more minutes at 400 until potatoes are crispy and liquid is almost gone.
Be patient. The wait is worth it.
What are the Best Potatoes to Use?
In this recipe, you will want to use russet potatoes because of their ability to absorb liquid so well. The russet potatoes will absorb the wonderful lemon flavors creating a rich, tasty side dish.
How long can you keep leftover potatoes in the refrigerator?
You can store leftover potatoes in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
Looking for ways to use leftover lemon potaotes?
- Dice them up and turn them into hash browns for breakfast the next day. Cook them a few minutes in a little oil until the outsides are crispy. They will be great!
- Drizzle a little olive oil on a baking sheet and reheat them at 400 for about 10 minutes. They will crisp back up.
- Cut them into bite sizes and use them in a potato salad.
- Dice them up and add them to a breakfast quiche or breakfast burrito.
These Greek Potatoes are flavorful and delicious. They are perfect for a special week night meal. My daughter LOVES them. This is a dish I can make without receiving any “sas” back. Instead I get a big, “THANK YOU MOM!” Enjoy!
Please leave me a comment below if you make these lemon potatoes, and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.
Also post your picture of your lemon potatoes on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!
Would you like some more Greek inspired recipes? Try some of these:
- Greek Lamb Meatballs
- Greek Seven Layer Dip
- Low Carb Moussaka
- Greek Black Eye Pea Salad
- How to Saute Spinach
- Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup
- Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus
- Baba Ganoush
Greek Lemon Potatoes- Authentic Greek Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 large russet potatoes or 4 medium sized
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel 3 large russet potatoes, cut into large quarters, and place in a 9x13in baking dish.
- Mix 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice, 1 cup chicken broth, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp paprika, and salt and pepper.
- Pour mixture over potatoes.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 1 1/2 hours or until potatoes are fully cooked.
- Remove foil and bake at 400 until potatoes are crispy and liquid is almost gone. (approximately 15-30 minutes)
Arlene says
Excellent potatoes! Will definitely become one of my favourite recipes to make. Love it!
Katie says
I am so glad you enjoyed them Sandy! Thanks for sharing.
Sandy says
This is excellent. I will make it over and over. Thanks.
Rebecca Stames says
My Greek grandmother just turned over in her grave. Greeks only use Greek olive oil to make lemon potatoes (lemoni patatas). Your dish still looks lovely…:).
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
Love lemon potatoes! There’s a local restaurant that does a great version but, of course, they’re always better at home 😉 Bet these would not only be lovely for dinner, but also for breakfast with eggs (and lots of coffee). Have a great weekend, Katie! P.S. How neat to try different olive oils?? So fun!
Scarlet says
Those look delicious and perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They look so perfectly golden and just the right amount of crispy!