Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

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Oven-roasted fingerling potatoes can be a special holiday side dish, but they're quick enough to enjoy on a weeknight too. The secret to these crispy roasted fingerling potatoes? Getting the baking sheet nice and hot before you spread the potatoes on it.

Marianne Williams

Updated on May 29, 2024

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes on a baking sheet — Photo:
Antonis Achilleos

Active Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 cups

Nutrition Profile:

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What Are Fingerling Potatoes?

What do fingerling potatoes and fingers have in common? Their shape! Fingerling potatoes are small, narrow, oval-shaped potatoes about 2-4 inches in length. Unlike new potatoes or baby potatoes, fingerlings are full-grown despite their small size. Their skin is tender while their flesh is full-flavored and buttery. They don't need to be peeled, so simply halving them lengthwise is all the prep they need. Fingerlings are in season in late summer and into fall. Because of their tender skin, they don't last as long on the shelf as regular potatoes—only about two to three weeks. If you can't find fingerlings, baby Yukon gold potatoes are a good substitute.

Tips for the Best Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Preheat Your Baking Sheet

To get nice, crispy potatoes, you'll have to preheat your baking sheet. Just place your baking sheet in the oven before you turn it on. Once your oven comes up to temperature, the baking sheet will be hot enough to add the potatoes. The trick is not to forget you're dealing with a hot pan, so keep an oven mitt at the ready for when it's time to slide everything back in the oven.

Don't Crowd the Pan

Less is more when it comes to roasting. And by less, we mean don't crowd the pan. A crowded pan will steam your potatoes, and you won't get that signature crispy, golden skin. Spread the potatoes out in an even layer. It's OK if a few touch, but they shouldn't be lying on top of each other. When you stir them halfway through cooking, make sure you spread them out again so they cook evenly. If you have too many potatoes for the pan, it's best to spread them out onto two baking sheets and rotate the baking sheets' positions in the oven halfway through roasting.

Overhead view of baking sheet with uncooked potato halves from Roasted Fingerling Potatoes recipe — Christine Ma

Roast in a Hot Oven

We roast our potatoes in a 450°F oven. That's pretty hot but necessary for crispy skin. Preheating that pan jump-starts the cooking process. That combined with the potatoes' thin shape allows the potatoes just enough time to get a golden brown sear on the outside with a tender, buttery flesh on the inside. Lower oven temperatures take longer to cook and can dry out the potatoes.

Additional reporting by Hilary Meyer

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Ingredients

1 ½ pounds fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
5 cloves garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary (Optional)

Directions

Place a rimmed baking sheet on the middle oven rack. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Toss potatoes, garlic, oil, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Spread on the hot baking sheet; roast, stirring halfway through, until tender and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with rosemary, if desired. Serve immediately.

Christine Ma

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2019; updated September 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

220	Calories
11g	Fat
28g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 220
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g	7%
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Vitamin A 13IU	0%
Vitamin C 16mg	18%
Folate 31mcg	8%
Sodium 322mg	14%
Calcium 25mg	2%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 39mg	9%
Potassium 791mg	17%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.