Roasted Fingerling Potatoes are a quick and simple recipe for delicious potatoes with a buttery, crispy exterior and creamy texture inside.
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Sabrina’s Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Recipe
When it comes to comforting and versatile side dishes, few can rival the delightful simplicity of roasted potatoes. My Roasted Fingerling Potatoes are a fuss-free recipe with only a few ingredients and minimal preparation. The colorful little potatoes are halved and tossed in vegetable oil, fresh garlic, and some pantry spices. They are roasted until the skin gets all golden and crispy, which takes about 30 minutes total. Just a little toss in olive oil and a sprinkle of parsley, and this tasty potato dish is ready to serve.
Ingredients
- Fingerling Potatoes: These small and elongated potatoes are known for their buttery flavor and firm, waxy texture. Their unique shape and creamy flavor make them perfect for roasting, with an extra crispy exterior and soft, tender interior.
- Oil: This recipe uses vegetable oil for cooking and then olive oil to finish for flavor. The vegetable oil helps the potatoes cook evenly and gives the skin its crispy texture. They are tossed in virgin olive oil at the end for some mildly floral and earthy olive flavor.
- Cloves of Garlic: Garlic adds a pungent, aromatic, and savory flavor to the roasted fingerling potatoes. When minced and combined with the potatoes and oil, it infuses the dish with its garlicky flavor and crisps up as it bakes for extra crunch.
- Salt and Pepper: Kosher salt brings out the potatoes’ natural buttery taste, while coarse ground black pepper adds a subtle hint of spiciness, balancing the flavors and creating a well-rounded dish.
- Cayenne Pepper: Adding cayenne pepper provides a touch of heat and a hint of smokiness to the roasted potatoes. If you want them spicier, add a little bit at a time because cayenne pepper is very strong, and too much can ruin a dish.
- Parsley: Fresh parsley garnishes the roasted fingerling potatoes, adding a pop of vibrant green color and a bright, fresh herbal flavor.
How to Make
Time needed: 40 minutes.
- Prep
Preheat your oven. Generously grease a rimmed baking sheet with vegetable spray or line with parchment paper.
- Season
Toss the halved potatoes In a large bowl with the vegetable oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until well coated.
- Bake
Arrange the potatoes cut side down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the skin side of the potatoes starts to wrinkle.
- Flip
Gently flip the potatoes so they don’t break, then continue roasting until fork tender and browned.
- Serve
Toss with olive oil. Season with additional salt if needed. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes , halved lengthwise
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons parsley , minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil spray.
- In a large bowl add the potatoes, vegetable oil, garlic, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
- Toss well to combine.
- Place cut side down and roast for 20 minutes until the skin side of the potatoes starts to wrinkle.
- Carefully flip the potatoes, cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until fork tender and browned.
- Drizzle with olive oil, toss and season with additional salt if needed.
- Garnish with parsley.
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Chef’s Note
Fingerling potatoes are small and elongated tubers that resemble fingers, hence their name. They are naturally buttery in flavor and have a firm, waxy texture that makes them perfect for roasting. Fingerlings come in a variety of colors, including yellow, red, and purple, each offering a slightly different taste profile. Their small size, unique shape, and varying colors make them look a bit fancier than normal potatoes but they cook up just as easily. They are one of my favorite potatoes to cook for special occasions because they look like a gourmet side dish without actually having to do any more work than a regular weeknight dinner.
Can this be made ahead of time?
Yes, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes can be made ahead of time. Prepare the recipe as directed, let them cool, and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. To serve, reheat in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 10-15 minutes. You can also cut the potatoes and store them in water overnight so they don’t turn brown.
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What to Pair With Roasted Potatoes
These potatoes make a quick, easy dish for weeknight meals like Rotisserie Chicken, but they can also make an elegant side with a Baked Ham during the holidays. Here are some more main dishes that pair well with fingerling potatoes:
- Oven Baked Chicken Breasts are a juicy main course, with skinless chicken breasts, kosher salt, and coarse ground black pepper.
- Herb Crusted Pork Rib Roast is a show stopping holiday main course or a wonderful weeknight meal with mustard and herb buttery breadcrumb crust.
- Garlic Butter Salmon is an easy, mouth-watering, oven-baked dish made in just 20 minutes and flavored with buttery lemon and garlic sauce.
How to Store
- Store: These potatoes are best served hot and fresh and can be at room temperature for up to 2 hours. To store leftover Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, allow them to cool completely, then transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: To make the outsides crispy again without drying out the insides, reheat them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
- Freeze: Once the potatoes have completely cooled, transfer them to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw them first in the fridge or just reheat them from frozen in the oven until they are hot.
Slow Cooker Fingerling Potatoes
- Use whole fingerling potatoes instead of halving them.
- Place the potatoes in the slow cooker and drizzle the vegetable oil over them.
- Add the garlic, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper and toss well to coat the potatoes evenly.
- Cook on low heat for 4-6 hours or on high heat for 2-3 hours or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Once cooked, drizzle the roasted potatoes with olive oil, toss gently, and season with additional salt if needed.
- Garnish with minced parsley before serving.
- If you want crispy skin, you can pop them under the broiler for a couple of minutes.
Frequent Questions
Fingerling potatoes have a buttery and earthy flavor with a hint of sweetness. Their taste is often described as rich and nutty, and they offer a slightly firmer texture compared to other potato varieties.
One reason your roasted potatoes aren’t getting crispy is because they are overcrowded on the baking sheet, which can trap moisture and prevent proper crisping. Additionally, insufficient oil or low oven temperature can affect the crispiness.
No, you do not need to poke holes, soak fingerling potatoes in cold water, or boil them before roasting. Unlike larger potatoes, fingerling potatoes do not require these additional steps for roasting. Halve, season, and roast them in the oven for a delicious potato dish.
Variations
- Lemon and Herb: Before roasting, toss the potatoes in a mixture of lemon zest, chopped fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme, and a drizzle of olive oil for bright garden flavor.
- Parmesan Crusted: Sprinkle-grated Parmesan cheese over the potatoes during the last few minutes of roasting to create a crispy, cheesy crust that adds a delightful flavor.
- Smoky Paprika: Replace the cayenne pepper with smoked paprika for a smoky, mildly spicy version of roasted fingerling potatoes.
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