Corfiot-style potatoes roasted in olive oil, garlic, and herbs. The kind of side dish that becomes the meal.
Ingredients
— 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into wedges
— 6 garlic cloves, smashed
— Fresh rosemary sprigs
— Fresh thyme
— 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
— Juice of 1 lemon
— ½ cup dry white wine
— 1 tsp dried oregano
— Salt
— Black pepper
Prep
— Large roasting pan or baking sheet — potatoes need room to crisp.
— Cut potatoes into wedges — large enough that they don't dry out.
— Smash garlic cloves — leave skins on.
— Preheat oven to 400°F.
Method
— In the roasting pan toss potatoes with:
— Olive oil
— Lemon juice
— White wine
— Smashed garlic
— Oregano
— Salt and pepper
— Tuck rosemary and thyme sprigs throughout.
— Roast at 400°F for 35 minutes.
— Toss once halfway through.
— Increase heat to 425°F.
— Roast another 15–20 minutes.
— You're looking for:
— Deep golden edges
— Crispy exterior
— Tender inside
— Garlic caramelized and sweet
— Squeeze extra lemon over the hot potatoes.
— Drizzle with raw olive oil.
— Scatter fresh herbs.