Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Easy to make with a buttery texture, these fingerling potatoes are simple yet elegant.

This dish is really easy to prepare with just a handful of ingredients. They’re baked until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.

Best of all, they pair with almost anything so they’re a perfect way to round out a meal.

What are Fingerling Potatoes?

Fingerling potatoes are a unique heirloom potato with a long, stubby, and cylindrical shape, almost like a finger. Although they’re small and have delicate skin, they aren’t the same as new potatoes. They do not need to be peeled, and once baked, they’re crisp on the bottom with a soft buttery texture inside.

• They can be tossed with oil and the same seasonings you use on your usual roasted potatoes.
• Bake fingerling potatoes at a high temperature so they can brown; they’re tender so they don’t take that long to cook.
• These potatoes are less starchy than a typical baking potato and pair well with anything from a fancy roast lamb to a burger.

Ingredients & Variations

Potatoes – This recipe calls for smooth and delicate fingerling potatoes. If you can’t find them, use baby potatoes, new potatoes, or even Yukon gold cut into 1 ½” pieces.

Seasonings – Use what you have and what you love, almost anything goes! Rosemary, thyme, or chopped sage are all great in this recipe (dried or fresh). A sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving adds freshness and color.

Variations – Add some diced onion or extra herbs, or shake it up and add a carrot to the potatoes, or even Brussels.

How to Roast Fingerling Potatoes

1. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise.
2. Toss potatoes in a bowl with olive oil & spices.
3. Place on a baking sheet & bake in the oven or air fryer (per recipe below).

Tips for Potato Perfection

Here are some tips to make the perfect potatoes:

• They’ll cook best if the potatoes are the same size (the really small ones can be left whole, extra large ones can be quartered).
• Line the pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
• Don’t crowd the potatoes. With a little space, they come out deliciously extra crispy.
• Use a hot oven (400°F) to get a nice browning on the potatoes.
• Try these fingerling potatoes with perfect pot roast, herb-crusted pork tenderloin, air fryer chicken parmesan, and air fryer steak.

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