Greek Lemon Feta Roasted Potatoes Recipe
This Greek Lemon Feta Roasted Potatoes Recipe is fresh, bright and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 5 medium potatoes cut into wedges
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 100 g feta cheese crumbled
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon slices for topping
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper for easy cleaning.
Prepare Potatoes
- Wash potatoes well. Cut them into even wedges for equal cooking.
Make Lemon Mix
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and paprika.
Coat Potatoes
- Add potato wedges to the bowl. Toss well until all pieces are coated.
Arrange on Tray
- Spread potatoes on the baking tray. Keep space between pieces for crisp edges.
First Roast
- Place tray in oven. Roast for 25 minutes until edges start turning golden.
Flip Potatoes
- Remove tray carefully. Flip potatoes gently for even browning.
Second Roast
- Return tray to oven. Roast for 15 more minutes until crispy and golden.
Add Feta
- Remove tray from oven. Sprinkle feta cheese over hot potatoes.
Rest the Dish
- Let potatoes rest for two minutes. Feta softens without melting fully.
Garnish
- Add fresh parsley and lemon slices on top.
Serve Warm
- Serve hot for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use baby potatoes for softer texture.
- Add rosemary for deeper flavor.
- Add thyme for herbal aroma.
- Use red potatoes for color.
- Add chili flakes for heat.
- Use lime instead of lemon.
- Add olives for Greek style.
- Mix yogurt dip for serving.
- Add honey for sweet balance.
- Use air fryer for faster cooking.