Lemon Herb Roast Potatoes

Name: Lemon Herb Roast Potatoes
Cuisine: World Cuisine
Ingredients: Ingredients: For the Potatoes: • 1 kg Sebago or Desiree potatoes, cut into chunks or halved if small • 1½ tsp kosher salt (for boiling water) • ½ tsp baking soda (optional, for crispier edges) • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp beef dripping OR duck fat OR a mix of both (for extra crispiness & flavor) • Zest of 1 lemon • Juice of ½ a lemon (adjust to taste) • 2 cloves garlic, minced or finely grated • 1½ tsp kosher salt (for seasoning) • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (adds depth) • ½ tsp

4 steps

Lemon Herb Roast Potatoes (Crispy & Flavorful). Extra Tips: • For Maximum Crispiness: Use duck fat or beef dripping instead of olive oil. • For a More Intense Lemon Flavor: Add extra zest after roasting. • Serving Idea: Drizzle with a little garlic butter or grated parmesan at the end for a decadent touch. This will pair perfectly with your burger by cutting through the richness with zesty freshness and crisp texture. Let me know if you need any tweaks!

Updated at: Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:30:59 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Uh-oh! We're unable to calculate nutrition for this recipe because some ingredients aren't recognized.

Ingredients

0 servings

1 ½ tspkosher salt

cut into chunks or halved if small

½ tspbaking soda

2 Tbspolive oil

1 Tbspbeef dripping

1lemon

0.5lemon

2cloves

garlic

1.5kosher salt

cut into chunks or halved if small

½ tspblack pepper

1 tspDijon mustard

adds depth

Instructions

Step 1

Parboil the Potatoes • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1½ tsp salt and ½ tsp baking soda. • Add potatoes and boil for 7–10 minutes, until fork-tender but not falling apart. • Drain and let them steam dry for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Toss & Coat • Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F) fan-forced. • In a large bowl, toss the parboiled potatoes with: • Olive oil • Beef dripping or duck fat (melted) • Zest & juice of 1 lemon • Garlic • Salt, pepper, Dijon, honey • Rosemary, thyme, oregano (reserve parsley for later) • Shake the bowl or rough up the edges with a spoon for extra crispiness.

Step 3

Roast • Spread potatoes out in a single layer on a preheated baking tray. • Roast for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown & crispy.

Step 4

Finish with Fresh Herbs • Sprinkle with fresh parsley just before serving.