Okay — maybe not the same exact recipe for every Greek mother… but you have to admit, despite some variations, every Greek mother makes these.
Some recipes from different parts of Greece also include orange juice and a dab of mustard, while others use a host of fresh spices, including rosemary, as well as the stated oregano.
For the tastiest roasted potatoes — with creamy insides and very crispy outsides — follow this classic Greek recipe of roasting peeled Yukon Gold potatoes and covering them in equal parts olive oil, lemon juice and chicken stock.
The potatoes soak up the flavorful liquid, allowing the insides to remain tender while the outsides crisp in the oven’s high heat.
The oregano is a must for these special spuds.
Note: If you use russet potatoes, the final result will be less moist.
Ingredients
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 3 to 4 large lemons)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 3 pounds large Yukon Gold potatoes (about 6), peeled then halved lengthwise and crosswise
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Flaky salt and black pepper, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed sheet pan, combine the chicken broth, olive oil, lemon juice and kosher salt. Toss the potatoes in the liquid to coat, then arrange the potatoes in an even layer, cut-sides down. If using oregano, sprinkle it over the potatoes.
- Roast the potatoes 55 to 60 minutes, flipping halfway through, until fork-tender, dark brown and crispy on top. (If the potatoes are cooked through but not as crispy as you’d like, run them under the broiler for a few minutes.) Sprinkle with flaky salt and black pepper as desired.
