Crispy Greek Lemon Potatoes
Authentic Patates Lemonates — Golden & Blistered Outside, Fluffy Inside
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Yield
4–6 Servings
Diet
Vegan / GF Opt.
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🛒 INGREDIENTS
The Potato Base
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled & cut into wedges
- 1 tbsp fine semolina (or fine polenta/cornstarch for gluten-free)
The Lemon-Garlic Emulsion
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) extra-virgin olive oil
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) fresh lemon juice
- 180 ml (3/4 cup) vegetable broth or chicken stock
- 5 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1½ tbsp dried Greek oregano (rubbed between palms)
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Finishing Touches
- Flaky sea salt & cracked pepper, to taste
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley or oregano, finely chopped
- Fresh lemon wedges, for serving
👩🍳 INSTRUCTIONS
- Prep & Dry: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Rinse cut potato wedges under cold running water to wash away surface starch, then pat them thoroughly dry using a clean kitchen towel.
- Semolina Dusting: Transfer dried potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Scatter the fine semolina over the wedges and toss thoroughly until each piece is dusted with a thin chalky layer.
- Mix Emulsion: In a measuring cup, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, broth, minced garlic, oregano, sweet paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- First Roast (Braise): Arrange wedges in a single layer in a wide roasting dish. Pour liquid gently around the sides. Roast at 200°C (400°F) for 35–40 minutes until tender and liquid reduces to a glossy oil-lemon residue.
- Second Roast (High-Heat Crisp): Crank oven temperature to 220°C (425°F). Carefully flip wedges so the browned underside faces upward. Roast for an additional 12–15 minutes until edges are blistered, golden, and crackling crisp.
- Rest & Garnish: Allow potatoes to rest on the tray for 3–5 minutes so the crust hardens. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, fresh herbs, and serve warm with extra lemon wedges.
💡 Blogger's Secret for Ultra-Crisp Wedges:
Never crowd or overlap your potatoes in the roasting dish! Overcrowding traps evaporating steam, which causes the potatoes to braise without crisping. Give them plenty of breathing room in a 9x13-inch or larger pan.
💡 Make it a Complete Meal: Serve these potatoes alongside our flavorful
Juicy Shish Tawook Chicken Skewers
for a restaurant-worthy dinner spread!
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