Ingredients

  • 3 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into thick wedges
  • ½ cup fancy peasant olive oil
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 5 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 tbsp dried Greek oregano
  • 1½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock

Optional Finish

  • Extra fancy peasant olive oil for drizzling
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Fresh oregano or parsley

Method

1. Heat the Pan

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Use a heavy roasting pan or cast-iron skillet.

2. Build the Lemon–Olive Oil Bath

In the pan, whisk together:

  • Olive oil
  • Lemon juice and zest
  • Garlic
  • Oregano
  • Salt and pepper
  • Stock

3. Add the Potatoes

Toss potato wedges directly in the pan until fully coated.
Spread in a single layer, cut-side down as much as possible.

4. Roast and Reduce

Roast uncovered for 45–60 minutes, flipping once halfway through.

You are looking for:

  • Deep golden edges
  • Creamy interiors
  • Lemon-stock reduced into a glossy, savory glaze

If the pan dries too fast, add a small splash of water or stock.

5. Final Finish

When the potatoes are deeply golden:

  • Drizzle again with fancy peasant olive oil
  • Taste and adjust salt
  • Finish with flaky salt and fresh herbs if using