Ingredients
Potatoes
- 6 medium-sized potatoes (Yukon Gold or Carisma)
Lemon-Garlic Butter
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted (or 2 tablespoons olive oil)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of half a lemon)
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
- 1 pinch salt, to taste
- 1 pinch pepper, to taste
- 1 spray olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon semolina (optional, for extra crispy potatoes)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to broil (or grill) on medium-high (about 200°C | 400°F) to get it nice and hot for crisping the potatoes.
- Boil Potatoes: Place the whole potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 30–35 minutes, or until they are just fork-tender. Drain thoroughly.
- Prep Baking Tray: Lightly spray a large baking sheet or tray with olive oil spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the cooked potatoes on the tray, then gently flatten each one with a potato masher, ensuring they remain in one piece for best texture.
- Make Lemon-Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter (or olive oil), lemon juice, and crushed garlic until well blended.
- Season Potatoes: Pour the lemon-garlic butter mixture evenly over the smashed potatoes. Sprinkle with half of the dried oregano, plus salt and pepper to taste. Lightly spray with olive oil spray, and if using, dust with semolina for extra crispiness.
- Broil to Crisp: Place the tray under the broiler and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes turn golden and crispy on the outside.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining oregano over the potatoes. Add a touch more salt and pepper if desired, and serve immediately while hot for maximum crispiness.
Notes
- If you prefer a milder garlic flavor, reduce the garlic to 2 cloves.
- For even crispier potatoes, halfway through broiling, remove from the oven, spray with a little extra cooking oil, and return them to continue crisping until golden brown.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest texture, as they lose their crunch when cooled.
- Great as a side for grilled meats or alongside other Mediterranean dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side-dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 223 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
