Greek roasted potatoes are packed full of delicious garlic and bright lemon to make the most tender and delicious potato side dish. These oven-roasted potatoes are simple to make, cozy and perfect as a side dish for so many meals.

Close up of greek potatoes on a fork on a plate

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Why We Love Greek Potatoes

Delicious Lemony Garlicky Potatoes– These potatoes are packed full of delicious lemony and garlic flavor all on tender potatoes with a creamy center. These are very similar to the potatoes served at many Greek restaurants.
Easy Side Dish– This is a really easy side dish with flavors that pairs well with many other main dishes. Packed full of flavor, we love these delicious potatoes in spring and summer especially, but enjoy it all year round. They are the best potatoes with summer dishes!
Family Favorite- This recipe is a cozy classic recipe that will become your family’s new favorite side dish!

I’m not Greek, I’m more Italian and Irish but I have had good friends in the past who come from large, boisterous fun greek families. If you’ve never had the opportunity to have dinner with a close-knit Greek family, well you need to!

These potatoes always remind me of my time hanging out with them while we laughed and ate ourselves silly at their favorite Greek restaurant or at their house. Usually, their parents meddled in the lives of their twenty-something adult kids – with the best intentions of course.

I miss those dinners full of good company and Greek food. Lemony, garlic potatoes just like this were always on the plate!

Try this dish with this oven roasted pork loin, this baked bruschetta chicken, or fire up the grill and make this grilled chicken kabobs!

Ingredients For Greek Potatoes

Ingredients for greek roasted potatoes in bowls with labels

4 cloves garlic minced
⅓ cup olive oil
2 1/2 pounds yellow potatoes – Also known as Yukon Gold, about 40 ounces, or 3-4 larger yellow potatoes.
1 lemon about 2 tablespoons juice
¼ cup chicken broth – low sodium, chicken stock or vegetable stock can also be used
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
parsley (optional) chopped for garnish, we used flat leaf parsley

If you prefer a crispier potato these baked potato wedges is a great recipe. Packed full of flavor, these roast potatoes are golden brown on the outside with a fluffy center.

How To Make Greek Potatoes

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan. You can line the baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
In a small bowl place the minced garlic cloves and olive oil, then set to the side. This infuses the olive oil with more garlic flavor.
Rinse the potatoes well then slice potatoes into thick wedges. Try your best to slice the potatoes wedges all the same size. Add potatoes to a large bowl. Fill the bowl with ice cold water until it covers the potatoes. Let the potatoes soak for five to ten minutes. Remove the potatoes and dry them well.

Slicing yellow potatoes into wedges on a cutting board

Add lemon juice and broth to potatoes, tossing to coat the potatoes evenly. This gives the potatoes a bright flavor.
Pour olive oil over the potatoes. Add oregano, garlic powder, pepper and salt to the potatoes. Toss the potatoes so they are coated evenly.

Potatoes mixed in a bowl with garlic, herbs oil and lemon from overhead

Add the potatoes to the rimmed baking sheet in an even layer. Pour any extra liquid in the bowl over the potatoes.

Potato wedges in a rimmed baking sheet seasoned before cooking

Bake for 20 minutes then flip each potato wedge so they cook evenly. Bake potatoes for an additional 15-20 minutes or until lightly brown on the outside and fork tender. Sprinkle fresh parsley or your favorite fresh herbs if desired. I also often will sprinkle an extra pinch of salt over the whole pan at the end. Serve hot and enjoy.

greek potato wedges roasted on the pan with fresh lemon nearby

What Type Of Potatoes Are Used In This Recipe?

I prefer to use a yellow potato for this recipe, they are also sometimes called Yukon Gold. These potatoes are still starchy enough that they hold their shape when roasting but will soak up that great lemon garlic flavor and be tender. Yellow potatoes tend to produce the best results for a tender potato that also holds its shape.

Russet potatoes can be used. They are the large brown potatoes that are typically used as baking potatoes, but they tend not to soak up the lemon flavor as much as the yellow potatoes.

I have used soft red potatoes with this recipe also. Red potatoes are on the softer side and tend to break down a little more in the liquid. They are still delicious though.

Are these potatoes super crispy?

This recipe produces tender, lemony garlic potatoes that are packed full of flavor. While the potatoes do get brown along the edges (and is absolutely delicious!) this recipe doesn’t produce a super crunchy potato. The reason is the same liquid that makes these potatoes so flavorful also keeps them softer instead of being crunchy.

For a crispier version of these greek potatoes, try this.

At the very end of cooking, drain any excess liquid from the pan into a bowl if you have any left.
Put the potatoes under the broiler for just a few minutes until they begin to crisp. Watch closely as once they begin broiling, this process can go fast!
Drizzle any of the extra liquid you removed from the pan over the potatoes before serving for more flavor.

If you are looking for a super crispy potato recipe, try my crispy potato wedges recipe. These golden-brown potatoes are fluffy on the inside and crispy golden brown on the outside.

What Do I Make These Potatoes With?

These potatoes are delicious with pretty much any main protein, the lemon and garlic flavors usually blend beautifully with chicken, beef, pork or lamb. Try them as a side dish to some of our fan-favorite recipes.

Crispy Chicken Thighs– This recipe is always a hit, and the skin comes out the perfect golden crispy brown!

Greek Salad– A fresh, crisp green greek salad pairs deliciously with these potatoes and a protein for a delicious complete dinner. You’ll love the simple homemade dressing on this recipe.

Roasted Chicken Thighs With Vegetables – These savory chicken thighs with roasted squash is tender and flavorful! While it isn’t greek specifically, the lemon and herbs in this recipe will pair really well with these potatoes and is a Mediterranean-style recipe.

Honey Orange Ham Glaze – Perfect for a holiday ham, but can also be made for ham steaks for a weekday too.

Greek Chicken Marinade– Use this greek chicken marinade to make tender chicken breast that can be grilled, baked or made in a cooked stovetop in a pan

Oven Roasted Pork Loin – Juicy pork loin that’s tender and delicious roasted in the oven, perfect for a Sunday meal

Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin With Balsamic Sauce – If you have an instant pot you have to try this one! The pork comes out so tender, and the sauce is lick the plate clean delicious!

Baked Bruschetta Chicken Breast– This dish is full of bold tomato, balsamic and basil flavors topped with cheesy goodness, and pairs deliciously with these potatoes.

How Do Store Leftover Potatoes?

Store leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Any leftovers will last about three days.

Other Side Dishes You’ll Love

Greek Orzo Salad– Fresh, crisp and delicious! This easy pasta salad is full of flavor and is great to make ahead!

Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes– Dreamy, creamy with just a touch of sweetness. These mashed sweet potatoes are a delicious side on any table.

Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Potatoes– Tender potatoes stuffed with creamy broccoli cheese, you’ll love this one!

Crispy Baked Potatoes– Make super crispy restaurant-style baked potatoes right at home!

Italian Pasta Salad– Perfect for sharing, this Italian pasta salad is packed full of flavor.

Warm German Potato Salad (with Bacon Dressing) Soft, tender potatoes covered in a warm bacon dressing, this potato salad feels a little extra special.