Roasted Fingerling Delight

Alright, friends, let’s talk about these little nuggets of joy called Roasted Fingerling Delight. These babies are your veggie side dish game-changer. Think crispy, tender fingerlings roasted to golden perfection with just the right amount of seasoning magic. They’re so irresistible, you’ll wonder why you didn’t make a double batch. Perfect for a snack, side dish, or heck, even a main course if you’re riding solo and feeling lazy.

My little family is obsessed with these. Honestly, this dish began as my desperate attempt to make my husband love potatoes as much as I do. Spoiler alert: it worked like a charm. Watching him sneak a few from the pan while I wasn’t looking is now our unspoken kitchen ritual. The best part? It’s super easy. Most Sunday afternoons, the whole house smells like these delightful little spuds roasting away, and my kids are usually the first to plant themselves right by the oven door, eagerly waiting for the timer to go off.

How to Make It

Let’s get into it, shall we? Grab your cutest apron and a baking sheet. Get those bebes sliced and ready, toss them in a splash of olive oil, sea salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Feel free to channel your inner kitchen goddess and sprinkle them with rosemary or thyme if it’s your jam. There are no rules here—go wild. Slide it into a preheated oven and let the air fill with potato love. Check on them once or twice, not because you need to, but because the smell is too good not to.

✔Ingredient Notes

– Fingerling Potatoes: These cuties have a natural buttery flavor; don’t skip them if you can help it.
– Olive Oil: Gets those potatoes glistening and crispy. I once tried butter, turned out okay-meh.
– Salt & Pepper: Season to taste, always. There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all measuring spoon.

✔Recipe Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
2. Slice those fingerling potatoes lengthwise for max crispiness.
3. Toss your potato slices with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Add herbs if you’re feeling fancy.
4. Spread them out on a baking sheet—single layer is key, don’t crowd them.
5. Roast in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, giving them a flip halfway through.
6. Serve hot with an extra sprinkle of salt or freshly chopped herbs.

What to Serve It With

These are like the Swiss army knife of sides. Do a juicy steak, a big ol’ side salad, or maybe just a big scoop of sour cream for dipping. Need inspiration? Check out my other dishes to pair up with them.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Too close together and they steam, not roast (rookie mistake I paid for dearly).
– Using too little oil? They won’t crisp up as you’d want—so be generous.
– Flip once for even crisping, but let them be after. Over-checking can interfere with that golden crust.

✔Storage Tips

If you find yourself with leftovers (not common in my house), pop them in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge. Cold leftovers make for a surprisingly good breakfast, by the way. Just reheat in a hot oven to crispy back up.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Swap rosemary for thyme or try smoked paprika for a twist. No fingerlings on hand? Baby potatoes will do in a pinch. When pantry supplies were low, I once tossed in some sweet potatoes. Not quite the same magic, but decent.

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Roasted Fingerling Delight

This roasted fingerling potato recipe is a perfect blend of crispy edges and tender insides, seasoned with garlic and herbs for a delicious side dish.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 lb fingerling potatoes
• ▢ 2 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 1 tsp fresh rosemary chopped
• ▢ 0.5 tsp salt
• ▢ 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Wash and dry the fingerling potatoes, then cut them in half lengthwise.
• In a large bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
• Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and tender.
• Remove from oven and serve warm as a delightful side dish.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh rosemary and garlic. Can be served with grilled meats or as a vegetarian main with a side salad.