Garlic Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

a photo of multicolor fingerling potatoes that have been halved and roasted topped with fresh herbs.

Fingerling potatoes brushed with garlic butter, seasoned with fresh herbs and roasted to golden perfection! This is a tried and true potato side dish in our house!

I adore fingerling potatoes, especially these rosemary and thyme fingerlings. They are creamy unlike Russet potatoes that are more starchy. I love how tender they are and while it doesn’t really do anything to the flavor, I also happen to love how little they are. They are just perfect for a delicious side dish.

What is a Fingerling Potato?

A fingerling potato is a small, stubby, finger-shaped type of potato. They are fully mature when harvested and should not to be confused with new potatoes.

Because they are low in starch, they are extra creamy inside. They have a very thin skin that doesn’t need to be peeled before cooking them, and they come in a variety of colors.

Can You Roast Fingerling Potatoes?

Fingerling potatoes are ideal for roasting. Their small size means they will roast up quickly and evenly.

Ingredients for Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

You only need a few ingredients to make this potato recipe. Here is what you will need:

Fingerling Potatoes: You can buy multicolored fingerlings or all one color.
Olive Oil: used to roast the potatoes and make the outside crispy
Butter: also helps with the crispiness and adds flavor
Rosemary: strip the needles from the main twigs and finely chop the needles
Thyme: grab a twig of thyme by one end and then pinch the twig between your thumb and index finger and run your fingers in the opposite direction that the little leaves are growing and the leaves will pop right off
Garlic: the reason for garlic is always flavor, flavor, flavor
Kosher Salt: adds flavor

This is meant to just be an overview of the ingredients used in the recipe. The measurements of each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Roasted Fingerlings

Fingerling potatoes look like the potatoes you would get at a fancy restaurant, so they must be difficult to make, right? Wrong! They are so simple and here is an overview of the

Prep the oven and potatoes.
Melt the butter, then add the olive oil, herbs and salt and stir together.
Add the potatoes and stir until well coated.
Place the potatoes cut side down on a baking sheet and roast in the oven.
Flip the potatoes over part way through baking.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and top with the rest of the herbs.

Scroll down for the detailed instructions in the recipe card. You can also print and save the recipe there.

Tips for the Best Roasted Fingerlings

Try to keep the size of the potatoes the same so that they roast evenly.

Don’t crowd the pan. If the potatoes are too close together, they will steam rather than roast.

Set the oven to high heat. The high heat is what roasts the potatoes making the outside crispy and the inside smooth and creamy.

Line the pan with parchment or foil for easy cleanup.

What to Eat with Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

I think we can all agree that potatoes are one of the best side dishes of all time. They are so good that they go with just about anything — deep fried and salty with a burger, shredded and held together with eggs in a breakfast casserole, sliced and drowning in creamy sauce and cheese with ham, etc. Here are a few ideas for main dishes to eat with these roasted fingerling potatoes:

Storage Tips

If you end up with some leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to 5 days.

Reheat them in the microwave. They will lose some of their crispiness but will still be delicious.

I don’t recommend freezing roasted fingerlings. They lose their texture when they thaw and become really mealy.

What How These Fingerling Potatoes are Made…

Crispy on the outside, smooth and creamy on the inside and bold in garlic buttery herbaceous flavor…these roasted fingerling potatoes should be on the menu for your next holiday feast!

P.S. They are a stellar and easy addition to your random weeknight meal too!

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