Lemon Garlic Roasted Potatoes (Printable version)

Crispy-edged, tender potatoes infused with fresh lemon and aromatic garlic. A Mediterranean side dish perfect for any meal.

# What you'll need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 2 lbs baby potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and quartered

→ Marinade

02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper until well blended.
03 - Add the potatoes to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat evenly with the marinade mixture.
04 - Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding.
05 - Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until golden brown and crisp on the edges with fork-tender interiors.
06 - Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These potatoes develop the most incredible crispy exterior while staying fluffy inside, a technique I discovered purely by accident when my oven temperature knob got bumped up.
  • The bright lemon flavor cuts through the richness, making these potatoes pair beautifully with everything from grilled chicken to a hearty vegetable stew.
02 -
  • If your potatoes arent crisping up, your oven might be running cool try increasing the temperature by 25 degrees or giving them a few more minutes.
  • Cutting the potatoes to roughly the same size ensures they cook evenly I once served a batch with some pieces practically raw while others were overdone.
03 -
  • For company-worthy potatoes, sprinkle a bit of finely grated Parmesan cheese over them in the last 5 minutes of roasting the cheese creates little crispy bits that are absolutely addictive.
  • Keep a lemon cut in half near your stove and give the potatoes a final squeeze right as they come out of the oven the heat activates the oils in the juice for maximum flavor impact.

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