Description
Crispy Leaf Potatoes with Oregano Salt is a delicious Mediterranean-inspired side dish featuring thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes baked to golden perfection. Layered vertically and seasoned with garlic, butter, and aromatic oregano salt, this recipe offers a unique texture and vibrant flavor that pairs beautifully with any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
Seasoning and Oil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Herbs and Finishing
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
- Flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Prep the oven and potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the peeled Yukon Gold potatoes very thinly—aim for about 1/8 inch thickness to ensure crispiness.
- Toss the slices in seasoning: In a large bowl, combine the potato slices with olive oil, melted butter, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat all slices evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange potatoes for baking: Lightly grease a loaf pan or small baking dish. Stack the seasoned potato slices vertically, similar to a deck of cards, and pack them tightly together in the pan to allow even cooking and crisp edges.
- Bake the potatoes: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, or until the tops and edges turn a deep golden brown and the centers are tender when tested with a fork.
- Prepare oregano salt: While the potatoes bake, mix the finely chopped fresh oregano with a pinch of flaky sea salt to create a flavorful oregano salt for finishing.
- Serve: Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle generously with the oregano salt. Serve the crispy leaf potatoes hot as a delightful side dish.
Notes
- For best results, use starchy potatoes like Yukon Gold or Russet for a crispy texture.
- For added depth of flavor, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Be careful when slicing the potatoes thinly to ensure even cooking.
- The layering technique helps achieve both tender centers and crispy edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
