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
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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