Ingredients
Potatoes
- 6 medium-sized potatoes, Yukon Gold or Carisma
Flavorings
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted (or 2 tablespoons olive oil)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of half a lemon)
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
- 1 pinch salt, to taste
- 1 pinch pepper, to taste
Additional
- 1 spray olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon semolina (optional, for extra crispiness)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to broil (or grill) at medium-high heat, approximately 200°C (400°F), to prepare for crisping the potatoes.
- Boil Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a large pot filled with salted water. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook for 30-35 minutes until they are just fork-tender. Drain the water thoroughly.
- Smash Potatoes: Lightly spray a large baking sheet with cooking oil spray. Arrange the boiled potatoes on the sheet and gently smash each potato with a potato masher until they are lightly flattened but still in one piece.
- Prepare Flavor Mixture: In a bowl, mix the melted butter, lemon juice, and crushed garlic. Pour this mixture evenly over each smashed potato. Sprinkle half of the oregano, along with salt and pepper, over the potatoes. Lightly spray the potatoes with olive oil spray and sprinkle semolina over them if using.
- Broil for Crispiness: Place the tray in the oven and broil for about 15 minutes until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy. For extra crispiness, you may remove the tray halfway, spray a little more oil, then continue broiling.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining oregano over the potatoes. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use 2 cloves of garlic instead of 4 for a milder garlic flavor.
- For even crispier potatoes, remove the tray halfway through broiling, spray with extra oil, then continue cooking until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
