Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
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Get ready to be blown away with the most amazing, crispy roasted fingerling potatoes recipe! These little guys are the ultimate sidekick to any meal and will impress even the toughest food critics. With their crunchy exterior and fluffy interior, these fingerling potatoes are a game-changer. Just toss them in olive oil, sprinkle on some seasonings, and roast them to perfection!
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Sometimes you don’t want to go the effort of making mashed potatoes or a potato casserole; you want an easy recipe with minimal preparation time, and easy roasted fingerling potatoes are perfect for these occasions, with the added bonus of being delicious!
Why you’ll love these perfectly crispy potatoes
- They’re versatile – you can add your own spin with different seasonings.
- This recipe is super easy to make, even for beginner cooks.
- Fingerling potatoes are inexpensive and easy to find at your local grocery store, making them budget-friendly.
- They make the perfect side dish for any meal.
- All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian.
Ingredients you’ll need
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.
Perfectly crispy, you’ll find even kids who are picky eating potato skin will love these potatoes!
How to make oven-roasted fingerling potatoes with step-by-step instructions
A complete printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.
Preheat the oven to 400°F/205°C.
Wash and pat dry your fingerling potatoes, then cut them in half lengthwise using a kitchen knife.
Place the potatoes in a mixing bowl and add olive oil, Italian seasoning, fresh garlic, kosher salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.
Place each fingerling potato cut side down on a large rimmed baking sheet, ensuring they don’t touch (you may need two baking sheets).
Place them in the hot oven and bake them for 25 – 35 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
When cooked, they should be golden brown, crispy on the outside, and fork-tender on the inside.
Remove the roasted potatoes from the oven and place them in a serving bowl garnish with fresh parsley (or your favorite fresh herbs such as fresh rosemary and fresh thyme) and optional vegetarian Parmesan cheese.
Serve and enjoy your crispy roasted fingerling potatoes!
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds fingerling potatoes
- 2⅓ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- Vegetarian Parmesan cheese finely shredded – optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F/205°C.
- Wash and pat dry your potatoes, and then using a kitchen knife, cut them in half lengthways. Place the potatoes in a mixing bowl and add olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.1½ pounds fingerling potatoes, 2⅓ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 3 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Place the potatoes cut side down on a large rimmed baking sheet, ensuring that they don't touch (you may need two baking sheets). Place them in the oven and bake them for 25 – 35 minutes, flipping them halfway through when cooked, they should be golden brown, fork tender, and crispy.
- Remove them from the oven and place them in a serving bowl garnish with parsley and optional vegetarian Parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Potatoes
If you can’t find fingerling potatoes, baby Yukon gold potatoes would also work. - Change the flavor
We’ve used Italian seasoning, but you can use your favorite seasonings; for example, add spice with Cajun seasoning or peri peri seasoning. - Storage
Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Recipe notes and expert tips
- Potatoes
If you can’t find fingerling potatoes, baby Yukon gold potatoes would also work. - Change the flavor
We’ve used Italian seasoning, but you can use your favorite seasonings; for example, add spice with Cajun seasoning or peri peri seasoning. - Storage
Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
How to store leftover potatoes
You can store any leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat them in the oven, or you can reheat fingerling potatoes in an air fryer.
Alternatively, you can eat them cold.
What to serve fingerling potatoes with
Fingerling potatoes are a great side for a weeknight meal; serve them with;
- Shepherd’s pie
- Mushroom risotto
- Vegetable stew
- Stuffed peppers
And we also love dunking them in our favorite dipping sauces.
What are fingerling potatoes?
Fingerling potatoes are a type of small, oblong-shaped potato that are typically 2-4 inches long.
They are named for their unique finger-like shape and come in various colors, including yellow, red, and purple. They are waxy potatoes with thin skin and a creamy, buttery flavor, and a tender interior.
Yukon gold smaller potatoes could act as a substitute, don’t use Russet potatoes; they won’t work as well.
Do fingerling potatoes need to be peeled?
Fingerling potatoes have a thin, delicate skin that is edible, and they don’t need to be peeled.
In fact, leaving the skin on can add an extra layer of texture and delicious flavor to your dishes.
Can fingerling potatoes be mashed?
While fingerling potatoes can be mashed, they might not be the best choice.
Because fingerling potatoes have a waxy texture and a lower starch content than other types of potatoes, they tend to hold their shape and retain their firmness even when cooked and mashed.
So you can end up with a lumpy, dense texture when mashed. For a smoother, creamier texture, it’s generally better to use a higher-starch potato like a russet potato.
But if you prefer a chunkier, rustic-style mashed potato, or if you’re looking to add some visual interest to your mashed potatoes, fingerling potatoes can certainly be used in combination with other potatoes.
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