These roasted fingerling potatoes are the ultimate crowd-pleaser!
These little golden nuggets are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with garlic and herb flavor.
I love how easy this dish is to make. Just toss everything together, spread ’em out on a baking sheet, and let the oven work its magic.
In about 30 minutes, you’ve got a side dish that’s sure to impress. The hardest part is resisting the urge to snack on them straight off the pan!
Why You’ll Love These Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Full of Flavor: Roasting fingerling potatoes with garlic, herbs, and butter creates an irresistible flavor explosion.
Crispy Perfection: The high oven temperature and preheated baking sheet ensure a delightfully crispy exterior. Yet the insides are tender and fluffy.
Quick and Easy: This recipe requires minimal prep time and simple ingredients. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.
Elegant Presentation: Garnished with fresh parsley, these potatoes look like a gourmet dish.
Ingredients
- Fingerling Potatoes: When roasted, they’re creamy inside and have thin, crispy skins. Their size and shape make them perfect for this recipe.
- Unsalted Butter: It provides richness and helps the potatoes become golden brown and crispy. Using unsalted allows you to control the saltiness.
- Olive Oil: It adds flavor and helps the potatoes crisp up in the oven.
- Garlic: It infuses the potatoes with a savory, aromatic flavor essential to this dish.
- Dried Italian Seasoning: The blend of oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary adds classic Italian flavor to the potatoes.
- Kosher Salt and Black Pepper: They enhance the natural taste of the potatoes and add a kick of heat. Kosher salt has the perfect texture.
- Chopped Fresh Parsley, for Garnish: It adds color and freshness to finish the dish.
How to Make Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
These potatoes are restaurant-quality, but they’re so easy to throw together!
1. Preheat. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Place a large dark baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
2. Toss. In a large bowl, toss the halved fingerling potatoes with melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3. Arrange. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Spread the seasoned potatoes out in a single layer on the baking sheet, cut side down.
4. Roast. Roast the potatoes for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through. They should be golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
5. Broil briefly (Optional). For extra crispiness, you can finish the potatoes under the broiler for 1-2 minutes. Keep a close eye on them so they don’t burn.
6. Garnish and serve. Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with the chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Tips for the Best Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
These tips will make your potatoes come out perfect every time.
- Keep things even. Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise to ensure even cooking and maximum crispy surface area.
- Make them creamier. Boil the potatoes in salted water for about 10-15 minutes until slightly tender before roasting.
- Make them cheesy. Toss the hot roasted potatoes with grated Parmesan cheese for a flavorful, cheesy crust.
- Switch them up. Try different seasonings like paprika, thyme, rosemary, or chili powder. Add lemon zest for brightness.
- Serve ’em up your way. Serve as a side dish alongside roasted meats or as a snack with dipping sauces. You can also incorporate them into potato salad, hash, or soup.
How to Store
Here’s how to keep your potatoes fresh so you can enjoy them again.
To Store: Refrigerate leftover roasted fingerling potatoes in an air-tight container for up to 4-5 days. Ensure they’re completely cooled before storing to maintain their texture and flavor.
To Freeze: Freezing is not recommended due to texture changes. If necessary, freeze in an air-tight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating to minimize texture degradation.
To Reheat: To restore their crispiness, reheat the potatoes in a 400°F oven for 8-12 minutes, turning halfway through. Avoid using the microwave, as it can make the potatoes soggy.
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
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kcalThese roasted fingerling potatoes are the ultimate side dish! The crispy exterior and garlic and herb flavor is simply irresistible.
Ingredients
2 pounds fingerling potatoes, cleaned and cut in half lengthwise
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Place a large dark baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
- In a large bowl, toss the halved fingerling potatoes with the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Spread the seasoned potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer, cut side down.
- Roast the potatoes for 25-30 minutes, flipping them over halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- For extra crispiness, you can finish the potatoes under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, keeping a close eye on them so they don’t burn.
- Remove from the oven and transfer the roasted fingerling potatoes to a serving dish. Garnish with the chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
