Lemon Roasted Potatoes

A delicious side dish for grilled meat! These Greek lemon potatoes are crispy on the outside, tender inside, and bursting with bright lemon flavor.

Sweet potatoes and carrots are a delicious addition to white potatoes if you want to mix things up.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Line an oven pan big enough to hold potatoes in one layer with parchment paper.

3. Put cut potatoes in pan and sprinkle generously with salt and oregano.

4. Squeeze lemon over the potatoes and drizzle with EVGE olive oil.

5. Pour water into the corner of the pan.

6. Roast in hot oven for 40 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown, turning once halfway through if desired.

Tips for Perfect Potatoes

Don't crowd the pan. Potatoes should be in a single layer so they crisp up rather than steam.

Use enough olive oil. Greeks don't drizzle — they pour. The oil helps create that golden, crispy exterior.

The water is essential. It creates steam that keeps the potatoes moist inside while the exterior crisps up. As it evaporates, the potatoes finish roasting to golden perfection.

Variations

Sweet potato version: Substitute half the white potatoes with sweet potatoes for a colorful variation.

Root vegetable medley: Add carrots cut into similar-sized pieces for extra color and sweetness.

Extra crispy: For maximum crispiness, flip the potatoes halfway through cooking.

Serving Suggestions

These potatoes are the perfect companion to:

• Souvlaki
• Grilled lamb chops
• Roasted chicken
• Greek salad
• Any grilled meat or fish

In Greece, lemon potatoes are a taverna staple — simple, satisfying, and absolutely essential alongside grilled meat.