Crispy Lemon-Thyme Roasted Russet Potatoes
Golden, crispy roasted potatoes seasoned with fresh thyme, garlic and lemon. Fresh lemon juice is added after roasting to preserve their crisp edges.
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
40–45 min
Serves
Ingredients
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- 1½–2 lbrusset potatoes, approximately 4 medium potatoes
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspfinely grated lemon zest
- 1 tspfresh thyme leaves, or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ tspgarlic powder
- ¾ tspfine sea salt
- ¼ tspfreshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbspfresh lemon juice
- For servingfresh thyme and lemon wedges
Ingredients
- 1½–2 lbrusset potatoes, approximately 4 medium potatoes
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspfinely grated lemon zest
- 1 tspfresh thyme leaves, or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ tspgarlic powder
- ¾ tspfine sea salt
- ¼ tspfreshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbspfresh lemon juice
- For servingfresh thyme and lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Scrub or peel the potatoes, then cut them into approximately 1-inch pieces.
- 3
For extra-crispy potatoes, soak the pieces in cold water for 20 minutes. Drain and dry them very thoroughly. This step is optional.
- 4
Toss the potatoes with the olive oil, lemon zest, thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- 5
Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between the pieces.
- 6
Roast for 25–30 minutes, then turn the potatoes. Continue roasting for another 15–20 minutes, until deeply golden, crisp and tender inside.
- 7
Toss the hot potatoes with the fresh lemon juice. Taste and add another pinch of salt if needed. Finish with fresh thyme and serve with lemon wedges.
Melissa's Notes
Drying the potatoes thoroughly is the key to crisp, golden edges. Add the lemon juice only after roasting so the potatoes keep their crunch.
Nutrition Information
Per serving
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
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