Roasted lemon potatoes

5 from 5 votes

The best Greek roasted lemon potatoes!

Prep Time20

Cook Time1 30

Total Time1 50

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Greek

Servings: people

Calories: 470kcal

Author: Mia Kouppa

10-12 medium-large size potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges preferably yellow-fleshed or Yukon Gold
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp dried Greek oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup olive oil see Recipe Notes
3/4 cup vegetable oil see Recipe Notes
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika (Not smoked paprika)

Preheat oven to 400 °F
Mix all of the ingredients, except for the paprika, together in a large roasting pan. We use a 15-inch round roasting pan.
10-12 medium-large size potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges, 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks, 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp dried Greek oregano, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 3/4 cup olive oil, 3/4 cup vegetable oil
Place in the bottom rack of your oven and bake, uncovered for 1 hour. Remove from oven and sprinkle the paprika on the potatoes and carrots. Mix well. If you find your pan is getting too dry, add a little more oil. Return to oven
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
Bake for an additional 30 minutes, remove from oven, and check to make sure potatoes are done. If not, return to oven for an additional 10 minutes or so, until they’re ready.
Remove from oven and allow to cool somewhat. Transfer to a serving platter carefully (you don’t want to break apart the potatoes) using a slotted spatula to help drain off any excess oil.
If this was the first time you used this oil you can drain it and reserve it in the refrigerator, to be used for future potato roasting, or in other dishes, such as Roast chicken and potatoes; or veal roast and potatoes, or other roasts.
Enjoy!

Note: If using 10 potatoes use 3/4 cup olive oil and 3/4 vegetable oil. If using 12 potatoes, it is best to use 1 cup (250 mL) of each oil.

We use a 15 inch round roasting pan; if your pan is smaller, you may need less oil.