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    Home » Side Dishes » Crispy Lemon Oven-Roasted Potatoes

    Crispy Lemon Oven-Roasted Potatoes

    Published: Feb 2, 2015 · Modified: Jun 10, 2022 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 13 Comments

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    These Lemon Oven-Roasted Potatoes are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and have the bright flavour of fresh lemons. This recipe makes a quick and easy side dish. This lemon potato recipe includes suggestions for possible flavour additions to make the best roast potatoes!

    crispy lemon oven roasted potatoes in an oval white dish.

    Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. That is how an oven-roasted potato should be! These crispy Lemon Oven-Roasted Potatoes have all that and more--the bright flavour of fresh lemons.

    It's tempting to sneak the potatoes with the crispiest edges straight from the baking sheet! They're just that good.

     Who could have imagined that oven-roasted potatoes could be so good just by adding a little lemon juice?

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    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • ❓You may be wondering . . .
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🔁 Possible Variations
    • 🍽 Serving suggestions
    • How to store leftover roasted potatoes
    • 🥔 More tasty potato recipes you'll love
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    • 📖 Recipe

    🛒 Ingredients

    • potatoes: What type of potatoes are best for roasting? I like to use Yukon Gold. They have a perfect balance of starchiness to waxiness. When roasted, they keep their cream, buttery interior. They develop a good caramelization on the outside which gives those crispy edges we all love.
    • olive oil: extra virgin
    • coarse salt and pepper
    • lemons: If you can find Meyer lemons, they will give these roasted potatoes an amazing flavour, but regular lemons will work beautifully, too. We can usually only find Meyer lemons in the late winter or early spring, but I make these oven-roasted potatoes year-round and often use regular lemons.
    Close up view of Oven Roasted Potatoes

    ❓You may be wondering . . .

    What are Meyer lemons?

    Meyer lemons are a special variety of lemon. They're slightly smaller than a regular lemon. They're sometimes regarded as a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange. Their skin is often smoother than a regular lemon. They can be a little sweeter and their zest has floral tones.

    Read more about the difference between the two in What’s the Difference Between Meyer Lemons and Regular Lemons?

    🔪 Instructions

    These oven-baked potatoes make a fast and easy addition to dinner. They're the easiest gourmet potatoes you'll ever make. Just scrub and chop, toss with a little oil, Meyer (or regular) lemon juice,  sprinkle with sea salt and pepper, then roast in the oven.

    1. Heat an empty baking sheet in the oven.
    2. Toss the potatoes with oil and seasonings, then arrange them on the hot baking sheet so they are not touching each other.
    3. Roast, turning halfway through the cooking time, using a thin fish flipper to turn the potatoes.
    4. Serve while hot, garnished with fresh rosemary and extra sea salt and pepper if desired.
    Close up view of a bowl of oven-roasted potatoes with lemon.

    🔁 Possible Variations

    Add herbs: These oven-baked potatoes are particularly delicious with rosemary. I often make them with a mixture of Mediterranean herbs, like oregano, thyme, rosemary and parsley. Even more delicious? See this recipe for Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes with Chimichurri Sauce!

    Add garlic: Finely grate or mince a clove or two of garlic and toss with the potatoes before roasting. In a hurry? Sprinkle with a little garlic salt.

    Add paprika: Paprika adds warm colour and lots of extra flavour.

    Toss with Cajun seasoning: Use my homemade Cajun seasoning mix recipe to add lots of spicy flavour, colour and interest to roasted potatoes!

    overhead view of a bowl of roast potatoes with lemon.

    🍽 Serving suggestions

    These potatoes make a delicious side for any of your favourite meat or fish dishes. I like them with this Bourbon Maple Glazed Salmon, Honey Chili Lime Glazed Salmon, Easy Chipotle Peach Glazed Chicken, and Easy Baked Lemon Chicken, for example.

    How to store leftover roasted potatoes

    Cool any leftover potatoes completely, then cover and refrigerate. To reheat, I've found the best way is to simply roast them again.

    Toss with a little olive oil, and roast at 400°F. to 450°F. for 5 to 10 minutes or until warmed through. Reheating them in a microwave usually results in mushy potatoes.

    🥔 More tasty potato recipes you'll love

    If you like crispy roasted potatoes, you'll love these Crispy Grilled Potatoes with Blue Cheese in Foil! They're crispy, they've been grilled, they're smothered in melted blue cheese and they have added flavour from fresh herbs and crunchy little bacon bits.

    Try these Grilled Lemon Garlic Potato Kabobs on your barbecue. Hot off the grill, they're crisp on the outside, soft and tender inside. These skewered potatoes and shallots, grilled with lemon and garlic, round out a casual dinner at any time of year.

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    📖 Recipe

    overhead view of a bowl of roast potatoes with lemon.

    Crispy Lemon Oven-Roasted Potatoes

    These Lemon Oven-Roasted Potatoes are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and have the bright flavour of fresh lemons.
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    Course: Sides
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 238kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Equipment

    sheet pan

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs baby potatoes, or small potatoes halved or quartered Yukon Gold work well
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
    • 2 tablespoon Meyer lemon juice, freshly squeezed, or regular lemon juice
    • coarse sea salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 Meyer lemon sliced, or regular lemon

    Instructions

    • Heat oven to 400°F.
    • Line a baking sheet with lightly oiled aluminum foil, if desired, and heat the baking sheet in the oven for 4 - 5 minutes.
    • Scrub the potatoes, chop into bite-sized pieces and pat dry. Place in a large bowl.
    • Whisk the oil and lemon juice together, then drizzle over the potatoes and toss until very well-coated.
    • Spread out potatoes on baking sheet so they are not touching each other.
    • Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once or twice until crispy on the outside and tender when pricked with a fork.
    • Meanwhile, lay lemon slices on a grill and cook until slightly caramelized and golden brown, about 5 minutes, flipping once. Use as a garnish for the potatoes.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Try these variations, too.
    Add herbs: These oven-baked potatoes are particularly delicious with rosemary. I often make them with a mixture of Mediterranean herbs, like oregano, thyme, rosemary and parsley.
    Add garlic: Finely grate or mince a clove or two of garlic and toss with the potatoes before roasting. In a hurry? Sprinkle with a little garlic salt.
    Add paprika: Paprika add a warm colour and lots of extra flavour.
    Toss with Cajun seasoning: Use my homemade Cajun seasoning mix recipe to add lots of spicy flavour, colour and interest to roasted potatoes!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 954mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 47.5mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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    Comments

    1. Ann

      August 21, 2020 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great potato dish. Made these last night and we were fighting over the bits left on the pan lol! Going to try them with garlic and rosemary next time.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        August 23, 2020 at 8:13 pm

        So glad you liked them! Garlic and rosemary sounds like a great flavour combo for these potatoes!

        Reply
    2. Lianne

      September 15, 2019 at 6:10 pm

      5 stars
      VERY flavourful! A big hit... added some crushed garlic, too. yum!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        September 15, 2019 at 9:58 pm

        A great idea to add garlic! Yum!

        Reply
    3. [email protected] Interior Frugalista

      September 08, 2015 at 11:42 am

      5 stars
      I made these this weekend for our family dinner gathering and they were so easy to make and delicious. So delicious that not one potato was left on the baking sheet, and I made extra! Will be making this dish often - thanks so much for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        September 08, 2015 at 2:18 pm

        Hi Marie,
        I'm so glad you liked them. This potato recipe is definitely one of the most popular ones on my site! Thanks for your kind comment.

        Reply
    4. Flavour & Savour

      February 06, 2015 at 4:35 pm

      Thanks--and I'm definitely going to attempt those beautiful blackberry lime financiers on your blog!

      Reply
      • theresenessman

        May 13, 2015 at 9:09 pm

        Roasted potatoes sound delicious. Must try.

        Reply
    5. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      February 06, 2015 at 12:43 pm

      These have to be some of the best crispy roasted potatoes I have ever seen. I must try out your recipe!

      Reply
    6. Alexandra (Figs & Feta)

      February 06, 2015 at 10:45 am

      LOVE lemon and potatoes! Great recipe! 🙂

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        February 06, 2015 at 11:34 am

        Thanks! Me too.

        Reply
    7. Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish

      February 06, 2015 at 7:15 am

      Great recipe! These potatoes make a nice addition to any dinner.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        February 06, 2015 at 8:07 am

        Thanks! It's amazing what a little bit of lemon can do.

        Reply

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