Roasted Lemon-Pepper Potatoes

Roasted Lemon-Pepper Potatoes
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    280

Experience a symphony of flavors with these Roasted Lemon-Pepper Potatoes! Inspired by the best elements of Greek Lemon Chicken and Fondant Potatoes, this dish delivers a delightful combination of tenderness and crispiness. These potatoes are an impressive side, that may upstage anything they accompany.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    33 g
  • Cholesterol
    1 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    207 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 0 mins Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).

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Recipe View 0 mins Trim off long edges of the russet potatoes so that they can lay flat. Cut in half lengthwise and rinse in a bowl of cold water to remove excess starch. Pat dry on paper towels. Season generously with black pepper, cayenne, and salt.

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Recipe View 0 mins Coat the bottom of a large baking dish with olive oil. Lay potatoes seasoned-sides down in the dish. Brush tops with more olive oil; season with pepper, cayenne, and salt.

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Recipe View 30 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove and carefully flip potatoes over. Let rest for 10 minutes.

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Recipe View 0 mins Meanwhile, combine broth with lemon zest and juice. Pour mixture over the potatoes. Scrape zest off the tops of the potatoes and back into the broth. Stick oregano sprigs between the potatoes. Season with pepper. Shake the dish lightly to slosh the sauce back and forth.

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06 Step

Recipe View 25 mins Return potatoes to the oven and roast for 15 minutes. Flip again; continue roasting until very soft and creamy on the inside and crusty on the outside, 10 to 15 minutes more. Flip over once more to serve. Drizzle more olive oil on top; sprinkle with pepper and more oregano.

For extra crispy potatoes, don't overcrowd the baking dish. Ensure each potato half has enough space for the heat to circulate.
Feel free to experiment with other herbs like thyme or rosemary for a unique flavor profile.
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper based on your preferred level of heat.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 93 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Dannie White

    I've made these potatoes several times now, and they always come out perfectly. They are so easy to make and incredibly delicious!

  • Selmer Kunze

    My family loves these potatoes! They disappear quickly every time I make them. I highly recommend this recipe.

  • Nellie Durgan

    The combination of lemon and pepper is amazing! I added a little garlic powder to the potatoes before roasting, which enhanced the flavor even more.

  • Billie Kuhic

    These are now my go-to potatoes!

  • Guiseppe Durgan

    I followed this recipe exactly, and the potatoes were absolutely divine. I will definitely be making these again!

  • Kyla Trantow

    These potatoes were a huge hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the crispy exterior and the bright lemon flavor.

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