Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Easy Crispy Wellplated Com

We are usually more of a Roasted Sweet Potatoes house (I adore sweet potatoes so much, I have a special series about creative, healthy ways to top them in my cookbook), but WOW. Some nights, it’s classic white potatoes that hit the spot. While regular Oven Roasted Potatoes certainly satisfy a spud craving, and Grilled Potatoes satisfies that itch for smoky flavored vegetables, something about roasted fingerlings feels special and gourmet. I love to serve roasted fingerlings at dinner parties (they’re perfect alongside Stuffed Pork Tenderloin or Salmon Wellington), as much as I do on a Tuesday night with simple Baked Chicken Breast or Air Fry Pork Chops. My friends never fail to go back for seconds on a hot pan of fingerlings—another reminder that anyone being honest will admit they have a soft spot for crispy, golden potatoes.

How to Make Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Fingerlings are excellent for fast meals, because they are quick and easy to prep.

Fingerling potatoes do not need to be peeled prior to roasting, a BIG BENEFIT over regular potatoes like the ones used to make Baked French Fries. Their thin skins almost taste sweet and are key to a golden, crisp exterior.Fingerlings require very little chopping prior to roasting. Simply slice them in half lengthwise, and they are ready to go.

The Ingredients

Fingerling Potatoes. Fingerling potatoes are healthy, and they possess all the insanely addictive attributes of regular potatoes in a small, bite-sized package. They’re rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and potassium.

Olive Oil. To help the potatoes crisp up. Garlic. The garlic roasts with the potatoes and becomes deliciously sweet and caramelized. TOPPINGS! While delish with just salt, pepper, and olive oil, fingerlings are easy to customize. I included my favorite roasted fingerling potatoes with dried herbs, garlic, and Parmesan below.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate leftover potatoes in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days. To Reheat. Rewarm potatoes on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F or in the microwave. To Freeze. While I do not truly recommend freezing potatoes (they can become mealy when thawed), if you insist you can freeze leftovers in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Baking Sheet. These are ideal for roasting fingerling potatoes. Mixing Bowls. This set of mixing bowls stacks for easy storage. Non-Slip Cutting Board. Stays securely in place while you’re chopping.

After all this talk of crispy, golden, creamy potato goodness, I’m ready to play Hot (roasted fingerling) Potato! Are you? They roast up buttery and creamy. This makes them different from russet potatoes, whose drier, starchier texture works well for Air Fryer French Fries and Crock Pot Baked Potatoes.