Description
Bobby Flay’s lemon potatoes offer a zesty Mediterranean-inspired side dish with crispy edges and tangy flavor. Roasted to golden perfection, these potatoes blend citrus brightness with herb-infused richness you’ll crave at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.2 kg / 2.5 lb potatoes (Aus: Desiree, US: Yukon Gold, UK: Maris Piper)
- 1 ½ cups chicken stock/broth, low sodium
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- 5 garlic cloves, finely grated using microplane
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center.
- Prepare the potatoes by peeling and carefully cutting larger ones into 3cm (1.2 inches) thick wedges, while medium-sized potatoes should be divided into three equal sections.
- Transfer potato wedges to a spacious roasting pan, combining them with accompanying ingredients and thoroughly tossing to ensure even coating.
- Initiate the first roasting phase by placing the pan in the preheated oven, cooking for approximately 20 minutes until the potatoes begin to soften and develop initial golden edges.
- Carefully remove the pan and gently rotate the potato wedges to promote uniform browning, then return to the oven for an additional 25 to 30 minutes.
- As liquid reduces, monitor the potatoes to ensure they are developing a rich, golden exterior while maintaining a tender interior.
- For enhanced crispiness, transfer the potatoes to a fresh baking sheet, strategically tilting the original pan to drizzle remaining flavorful oils over the wedges.
- Return the potatoes to the oven, roasting for 35 to 40 minutes and intermittently stirring to achieve maximum crispness and golden-brown edges.
- During the final 5 to 10 minutes, reintroduce the original pan with concentrated garlic juices to intensify the flavor profile.
- Plate the crispy potato wedges on a serving dish, generously drizzling the reduced pan juices over the top for maximum flavor infusion.
- Optionally garnish with fresh herb sprigs and lemon wedges to provide a bright, zesty accompaniment to the roasted potatoes.
Notes
- Russet potatoes provide the perfect crispy exterior and fluffy interior for this classic roasted dish.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice just before serving to brighten the entire flavor profile.
- Grate garlic cloves using a microplane for maximum flavor distribution and smooth texture.
- Watch the potatoes closely during the last 10 minutes of roasting to prevent burning while achieving golden-brown edges.
- Snip fresh oregano leaves directly from the stem for an intense, aromatic herb kick that elevates the entire recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 39 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg