Description
Greek-inspired Bobby Flay lemon potatoes combine zesty citrus and herb notes for a Mediterranean side dish. Crispy exterior and tangy interior make these potatoes a perfect companion to grilled meats or roasted vegetables you can savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.2 kg/2.5 lb potatoes (Aus: Desiree, US: Yukon Gold, UK: Maris Piper)
- 1.5 cups chicken stock/broth, low sodium
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- 5 garlic cloves, finely grated using microplane
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan) with center rack positioning. Peel and cut potatoes into uniform 3cm wedges, ensuring consistent sizing for even roasting.
- Initial Roasting: Transfer potato wedges to a spacious roasting pan, combining with complementary ingredients and thoroughly tossing to ensure complete flavor integration and coating.
- First Cooking Phase: Place pan in preheated oven, roasting for 20 minutes until potatoes soften and develop initial golden edges. Gently rotate wedges to promote uniform browning and continue cooking for an additional 25-30 minutes.
- Liquid Reduction: Monitor potatoes as liquid reduces, ensuring a rich golden exterior while maintaining a tender interior. Transfer to a fresh baking sheet, strategically drizzling concentrated pan oils over the wedges.
- Final Roasting: Continue roasting for 35-40 minutes, intermittently stirring to achieve maximum crispness and golden-brown edges. Reintroduce original pan with concentrated garlic juices during the final 5-10 minutes to intensify flavor profile.
- Serving: Plate crispy potato wedges on a serving dish, generously drizzling reduced pan juices for maximum flavor infusion. Garnish with fresh herb sprigs and lemon wedges to provide a bright, zesty accompaniment.
Notes
- Potato Size Matters: Choose medium to large potatoes with consistent sizes to ensure even cooking and uniform crispiness throughout the dish.
- Oil and Coating Technique: Use extra-virgin olive oil generously to create a golden, crispy exterior while maintaining a creamy interior texture.
- Temperature Control: Maintain a consistent oven temperature and rotate potatoes periodically to achieve maximum browning without burning.
- Pan Selection Hack: Use a large, heavy roasting pan that allows potatoes to spread out, preventing steaming and promoting crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 39 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg