Description
This roasted fingerling potatoes recipe features golden, crispy potatoes with tender centers, tossed in a vibrant, fragrant garlic herb mixture. It’s an easy, healthy, and family-friendly side dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs fingerling potatoes
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 0.25 cup mixed fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, and dill
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 0.5 tsp salt, plus a pinch
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prep Potatoes: Wash 1.5 lbs (680g) fingerling potatoes thoroughly, then pat completely dry. Halve them lengthwise. On a large baking sheet, toss the potatoes with 2 Tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper until lightly coated. Spread them into a single layer.
- Roast to Perfection: Place the baking sheet into a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C). Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through (around 10-12 minutes), until golden brown, crispy, and fork-tender.
- Craft the Green Toss: While the potatoes roast, finely mince 3 cloves fresh garlic and 0.25 cup mixed fresh herbs. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic and herbs with 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
- Toss & Serve: Immediately transfer the roasted potatoes from the oven to a warm serving bowl. Pour the garlic herb mixture over the hot potatoes and gently toss until evenly coated. Serve warm.
Notes
Patting potatoes completely dry and avoiding overcrowding on the baking sheet are vital for crispiness. If fresh herbs are unavailable, use 1/3 the amount of dried herbs. For extra flair, consider adding red pepper flakes, nutritional yeast, or onion powder. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 170 g
- Calories: 220 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: roasted potatoes, fingerling potatoes, garlic herb, easy side, healthy, weeknight meal, family-friendly, crisp potatoes, lemon zest, oven roasted