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Crispy Lemon "Cypriot" Cyprus Potatoes

How to make crispy baked Cyprus Potatoes. Our quick & easy traditional Cypriot potatoes recipe features lemon, garlic, oregano & olive oil.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Cyprus Potatoes
Servings: 6
Calories: 281kcal

Equipment

  • French knife
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Mixing bowls
  • baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Waxy Potatoes
  • 4 Garlic Cloves sliced
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1/8 tsp Dried Oregano
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Cut potatoes into quarters lengthwise. Place them in a roasting pan, followed by the garlic. Pour in the olive oil wine and 1/2 cup of water. Halve the lemon and squeeze in the juice, then throw the leftover lemon into the pan. Add dried oregano and season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Roast the potatoes into the oven for 40 minutes. Take them out of the oven, toss and put back into the oven for another 30-40 minutes until crispy and browned on all sides.
  • Once cooked, give the potatoes a sprinkle of salt and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.3g | Protein: 3.1g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2.4g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 2.3g | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg