🥔 Crispy Mediterranean Parmesan Garlic Potatoes
Perfect as a side dish for chicken, fish, or a full Mediterranean mezze table!
🛒 Ingredients
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1 kg (2 lbs) baby potatoes or medium potatoes, halved
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3 tbsp olive oil
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3 tbsp grated Parmesan (or Pecorino)
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3 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional but makes it extra crispy)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp dried thyme
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
🍽️ Instructions
1. Prep the potatoes
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Wash and cut potatoes in half lengthwise.
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Pat them dry so they crisp well.
2. Make the coating
In a bowl, mix together:
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Olive oil
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Parmesan
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Breadcrumbs
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Garlic
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Paprika
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Oregano
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Thyme
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Salt & pepper
3. Coat the potatoes
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Toss the halved potatoes in the mixture until fully coated.
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Lay them cut side down on a parchment-lined baking tray.
(This gives the beautiful golden crust like in the picture!)
4. Bake
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 35–45 minutes until:
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The bottoms are crispy and golden
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The tops are tender
Don’t flip them — keeping them cut side down creates that crunchy crust.
5. Serve
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if you like.
Serve hot!
🌿 Mediterranean Tip
Add a squeeze of lemon after baking for freshness, or serve with:
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Garlic yogurt sauce
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Tzatziki
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Lemon-herb aioli
