5 from 24 votes
Crispy Greek Lemon Smashed Potatoes
Crispy Greek Lemon Smashed Potatoes are tender boiled potatoes that are lightly smashed, drizzled with a lemon, garlic, and oregano butter mixture, then broiled to develop a golden, crispy crust. The potatoes balance a soft interior with a crisp exterior and a bright citrus-herb flavor, enhanced by optional semolina for extra crunch. This recipe highlights simple seasoning and high-heat broiling for texture contrast.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
223 kcal
Course:
Brunch
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 6 potato medium-sized, Yukon Gold or Carisma
- 3 tablespoons butter melted, or 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice juice of half a lemon
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 teaspoons oregano divided, dried
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper to taste
- 1 pray olive oil
- ½ teaspoon semolina optional - for crispy potatoes
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to broil (or grill) settings to medium-high heat (about 200°C | 400°F).
- Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to the boil; cook, covered for 30-35 minutes or until just fork-tender. Drain well.
- Lightly spray a large baking sheet or tray with cooking oil spray. Arrange potatoes onto the sheet and use a potato masher to LIGHTLY flatten the potatoes in one piece (not too hard or they will end up mashed).
- Mix together the butter, lemon juice and garlic. Pour the mixture over each potato. Sprinkle with half of the oregano, salt and pepper. Lightly spray with olive oil spray, and sprinkle with semolina (If using).
- Broil (or grill) until they are golden and crispy (about 15 minutes). Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining oregano.
- To serve, season with a little extra salt and pepper; serve immediately.
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Notes
- Reduce the amount of garlic to 2 cloves if a milder garlic flavor is preferred.
- For crispier potatoes, spray with additional cooking oil halfway through broiling and continue cooking until golden brown.
Nutrition Information
Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
65mg
(3%)
Potassium
921mg
(20%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
191IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 921mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 191IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.