Nothing is as versatile and comforting as potatoes. In fact, I love potatoes in all shapes and sizes because they’re buttery and filling, and you can whip them up in no time. Potatoes are as simple as these Oven-Roasted Red Potatoes or as addicting as these Scalloped Potatoes. If you’ve stocked up on food amid this worldwide crisis, here’s an excellent recipe to add to your list. It’s as easy as slicing, seasoning, and roasting. And voila! Delicious roasted potatoes right on your dining table! Roasted fingerling potatoes’ buttery, creamy flesh with an earthy and subtly sweet flavor will surely win your heart. And the red, purple, yellow, and white varieties make an attractive side dish. Saving the world with this crazy delicious potato is a win-win!
Recipe Ingredients
How to Roast Fingerling Potatoes
Season and Roast Potatoes
Prep Potatoes – Wash, dry, and cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. (Photos 1-2)Seasoning – Combine butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl. (Photos 3-4)Combine – In a large mixing bowl, toss the potatoes in the butter and herb mixture, ensuring the potatoes are evenly coated. If you’re using multicolored potatoes, as I did, keep them separated by color when mixing and cooking. Otherwise, the dark ones will discolor the lighter ones. (Photo 5)Roast – Transfer to a cast iron skillet (any oven-safe baking dish or skillet will work) and bake for 25 minutes until tender and crispy, flipping halfway through. (Photo 6)Garnish and Serve – Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
Fortunately, you can easily make this dish ahead of time and reheat it in the oven to crisp it up again before serving. Or parboil the potatoes and coat them in butter or oil before storing them in the fridge (parboiled potatoes will last for 2 days max in the fridge) for an easy weeknight side.
Serving and Storing Instructions
Roasted fingerling potatoes are a great side dish with just about anything—fish, pork, beef, chicken, turkey, seafood, you name it! And it doesn’t matter whether they are grilled, roasted, fried, or baked. They’ll be an instant fantabulous pair in no time!
What to Serve With Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Potatoes are a versatile ingredient that pairs with just about anything. As for these oven-roasted fingerling potatoes, my family loves them with:
Herb-Crusted Pork Loin RoastBeer Can ChickenSteak au PoivrePan Seared SalmonGrilled Rack of Lamb
More Soul-Satisfying Potato Recipes to Try
Hasselback PotatoesCheesy Potatoes au GratinRoast Garlic Mashed PotatoesPotato PancakesSouthern Green Beans and Potatoes
Conclusion
These roasted fingerling potatoes are so simple that you can effortlessly whip them up while you wait for your entree to finish. What is your favorite fingerling potato color? Let me know in the comments! ❤ This blog post was originally published in March 2020 and has been updated with new photos and additional tips.
