Description
These lemon garlic roasted potatoes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor from fresh lemon juice, garlic, and herbs. A perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine potatoes, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Use Yukon Gold or baby potatoes as an alternative to red potatoes.
- Adjust garlic and lemon to taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
