Need a great side dish that's as easy as it is festive and beautiful? These gorgeous fingerling potatoes roasted with butter or olive oil are super fast, almost completely hands off, and come out of the oven perfectly every time.
This is definitely a holiday favorite around here but I find myself making them often throughout the year since they are so versatile and delicious.
They pair perfectly with turkey, chicken, fish or steak and play nice with any simple veggie side such as this perfect steamed broccoli, this broccolini, these roasted Brussels sprouts or these Brussels sprouts and bacon. It's also a star side dish with this baked salmon or salmon meal prep recipe (especially topped with garlic aioli.) And if you're looking for traditional mashed potatoes, creamy potato salad or even mashed cauliflower, you'll find those here too. 🙂
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- Needs only 5 minutes of prep time, then just pop in the oven!
- Festive holiday side or everyday side dish
- Easy to customize with your favorite seasonings
- Pairs well with other mains and side dishes
- Saves well for meal prep dinners
🌿 Ingredients
You can use any variety of fingerling potatoes for this recipe. I love this local, multi-colored variety but any kind will taste delicious. And, feel free to use olive oil instead of butter for a vegan option.
See recipe card below for exact quantities.
📝 Instructions
To get started, first heat your oven to 425°F and grease a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Next, wash and dry your potatoes well. You can halve or quarter them depending on their size; I usually end up doing a little of both.
How to roast fingerling potatoes
Now that the prep is out of the way, place the potatoes, some melted butter or oil, and salt and pepper to taste in a large mixing bowl and stir to coat all of the potatoes well.
Pour the potatoes out onto your prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown, flipping them over halfway through the baking time. I usually flip them right around the 10-minute mark.
Season with extra salt and pepper if desired, and serve immediately.
📋 Substitutions
As written this recipe is gluten-free and vegetarian. Feel free to substitute olive oil for butter to make it vegan and dairy-free. And if you can't find fingerlings, baby or new potatoes are a great substitute!
📖 Variations
Here are a few variations you can try, but feel free to add other favorite seasonings.
- Rosemary fingerling potatoes - sprinkle with a little chopped fresh rosemary before roasting
- Garlic fingerling potatoes - mix some garlic powder or fresh minced garlic in along with the salt and pepper
- Parmesan fingerling potatoes - sprinkle fresh grated Parmesan cheese over your potatoes before roasting
🔪 Equipment
Here is the equipment you'll need for this recipe:
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- large mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- parchment paper (optional, for easy cleanup)
🍱 Storage
Leftover roasted potatoes will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
🎉 Top tip
For best results, try to slice your potatoes as uniformly as possible so that they brown evenly in the oven. You'll especially notice that you have to slice each potato differently with a multi-color variety such as I used in this version, with so many different sizes to begin with.
Enjoy!
💭 FAQ
Fingerling potatoes are a small, elongated variety of potato with a firm texture that works well for roasting or boiling. They are popular in side dishes or salads, with a festive appearance and creamy taste.
Many larger grocery stores regularly stock one or more varieties of fingerling potatoes, but you might also find them seasonally at a local farm stand or farmers market.
To roast potatoes in the oven, first cut them into uniform slices or chunks and toss with a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Then, arrange them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and roast in a 425°F oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, flipping once halfway through.
Fingerling potatoes pair well with roasted chicken, grilled steak or baked fish. They are also a versatile side dish alongside asparagus, Brussels sprouts or a simple green salad.
🍳 Recipe
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prep: Heat oven to 425°F and grease or line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Wash, dry and halve or quarter the potatoes depending on their size.
- Combine: Place the potatoes, melted butter or oil and salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl and stir to coat all of the potatoes.
- Roast: Pour the potatoes out onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown, flipping them over halfway through the baking time.
- Enjoy: Season with extra salt and pepper if desired, and serve immediately. Leftover roasted potatoes will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
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