Crispy Lemon Garlic Potatoes

These Crispy Lemon Garlic Potatoes are golden on the outside, soft on the inside, and honestly so hard to stop eating. That fresh lemon, the garlic, and those crispy edges… just simple ingredients, but so much flavor in every bite.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 281kcal

Author Julia Maz

Ingredients

2 lb potatoes, cut into wedges (skin on or peeled)
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
¾ tsp salt, or to taste
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp dried oregano
1 cup vegetable broth
4 tbsp lemon juice, divided
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

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Instructions

Place the potato wedges into a baking dish. Add the olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Toss well to coat, then arrange the potatoes in a single layer, skin side down.
2 lb potatoes, cut into wedges (skin on or peeled), 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ¾ tsp salt, or to taste, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp dried oregano
Pour in the vegetable broth and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. The potatoes should not be submerged — the liquid should just lightly cover the bottom of the dish. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 40–45 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and starting to turn golden.
1 cup vegetable broth, 4 tbsp lemon juice, divided
About 5–7 minutes before the end of cooking, drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice over the potatoes and sprinkle with the minced garlic. Return to the oven and bake until fragrant and lightly golden.
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

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Notes

🔀 Recipe Variations

🌶 Add a little heat
Sprinkle in some red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne for a subtle kick.

🧅 Make it more savory
Add thinly sliced onions to the dish — they’ll caramelize beautifully as the potatoes bake.

🌿 Switch up the herbs
Try thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning instead of oregano for a different twist.

🧄 Go extra garlicky
Add a bit more garlic at the end if you really love that rich, bold flavor.

🫙 Storage & Make-Ahead

🧊 Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. Reheat in the oven or a skillet to bring back those crispy edges.

⏳ Make-ahead tip

You can cut and season the potatoes ahead of time and keep them in the fridge. When ready, just add the broth and lemon juice, then bake as directed.

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