Greek Oven Roasted Potatoes (Great Comfort Food)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Greek Oven Roasted Potatoes recipe that is perfect for comfort food

Greek Oven Roasted Potatoes (Great Comfort Food)

by The Chefin Side

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hour 30 min

Ready In

1 hour 40 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

400

Sugar

Fat

15g

The Greek Oven Roasted Potatoes are a traditional Greek dish that is simple to make yet delicious. This yummy and comforting side dish goes well with poultry, roasts, and meat-centric dishes. The potatoes are coated with a blend of garlic powder and paprika to provide a papery and crispy exterior that will make these potatoes disappear from your dinner table. This recipe is perfect for any season and will fill your home with tantalizing aromas. Plus, the Greek Oven Roasted Potatoes are very easy to customize to your liking.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.	Peel and cut the potatoes into thick wedges.
3.	In a large mixing bowl, add the vegetable oil.
4.	Add the garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper to the bowl and mix well.
5.	Add the potato wedges to the bowl with the seasoned oil and toss until all wedges are coated.
6.	Spread the potatoes evenly in a large baking dish or tray.
7.	Add 2-3 cups of water, pouring it over potatoes so they are half-submerged in water.
8.	Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender and golden brown.

PROS

The Greek Oven Roasted Potatoes is easy to make, comforting, and flavorful.
A perfect side dish for roasts, grills and family gatherings.

CONS

The potatoes are roasted with vegetable oil and may end up being high in calories and fat.
It may not be an appropriate side dish for people who are watching their calorie or fat intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this recipe doesn’t count as a healthy dish due to the vegetable oil used, potatoes themselves are a nutrient-dense food that pack a powerful punch of carbohydrates, vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber.

	6 -8 medium potatoes
	1 cup vegetable oil
	2 -3 tablespoons garlic powder
	2 -3 tablespoons paprika
	salt , to taste
	pepper , to taste
	2 -3 cups water