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    Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

    by Kathy Berget · Updated: Oct 9, 2025 ·

    5.0 from 29 votes

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    Golden potatoes in a bowl with fresh rosemary.

    Delicious roasted fingerling potatoes are so easy to make and are a perfect side dish for every night dinners or holiday meals.

    Made with just olive oil, garlic, fresh herbs and sea salt.

    A bowlful of roasted potatoes.

    Why make these potatoes

    It just can't get any easier than roasted fingerling potatoes. Just slice, cover with olive oil and herbs and bake until golden.

    Fingerling potatoes have a very soft skin and there's not need to peel them. The interior of the potato is soft and creamy.

    Because fingerling potatoes are small, they don't take long to cook. They'll be ready in about 30 minutes! Perfect for getting dinner on the table.

    These roasted potatoes are also delicious for breakfast served with a couple of over easy eggs.

    Key ingredients

    Potatoes, rosemary and garlic on a baking sheet.
    • Fingerling potatoes
    • Fresh herbs - rosemary, thyme or parsley
    • Garlic
    • Olive oil
    • Coarse salt

    Step by step directions

    • Slice potatoes in half lengthwise
    • Place olive oil, garlic and herbs in a bowl
    Sliced potatoes on a cutting board.
    Olive oil with rosemary and garlic.
    • Add sliced potatoes and toss to coat
    • Place sliced potatoes, cut side down on a baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with salt
    • Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 30-35 minutes until golden
    Sliced potatoes on a baking sheet.
    Golden fingerling potatoes on a baking sheet.
    • Remove from oven and sprinkle with additional herbs and salt
    • Serve hot

    Recipe tips

    • Try to select potatoes similar in size
    • Smaller potatoes can be left whole
    • Try not to overcrowd the baking sheet
    • No need to flip the potatoes. Keeping them cut side down allows that golden color to develop.
    • Baking time may vary depending on the size of your potatoes
    • Sprinkle salt to your liking
    • Add a few fresh herbs before serving

    Recipe Faqs

    What are fingerling potatoes?

    Fingerling potatoes are a small, long thin potato that are oblong shaped. They are thinned skinned and when cooked, they have a creamy interior.

    Can I make roasted fingerling potatoes ahead of time?

    These potatoes are best eaten hot out of the oven. However, any leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the microwave or oven.

    Serving suggestions

    These roasted potatoes go well with just about any meat and are also great served for breakfast with bacon and eggs. Some main dish suggestions include:

    • Grilled Honey Lemon Chicken
    • Elk Steak au Poivre
    • Pan Fried Walleye
    • Tequila Lime Pork Chops

    If you love potatoes, you'll also want to check out these recipes for potato galette, Parmesan smashed potatoes, roasted Yukon potatoes, and mashed potatoes!

    A dinner plate with turkey, roasted potatoes and a green salad.

    If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

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    A bowlful of roasted potatoes.

    Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

    Kathy Berget
    Potatoes roasted golden brown with olive oil and herbs
    5 from 29 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 pounds
    Calories 135 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cookie Sheet
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds fingerling potatoes
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon garlic (about 2 cloves)
    • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (or fresh thyme)
    • coarse sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • Slice potatoes in half lengthwise
      2 pounds fingerling potatoes
    • Place olive oil, garlic and herbs in a bowl
      3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
    • Add sliced potatoes and toss to coat
    • Place sliced potatoes, cut side down on a baking sheet
    • Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 30-35 minutes until golden
    • Remove from oven and sprinkle with additional herbs and salt
      coarse sea salt
    • Serve hot

    Notes

    • Try to select potatoes similar in size
    • Smaller potatoes can be left whole
    • Try not to overcrowd the baking sheet
    • No need to flip the potatoes. Keeping them cut side down allows that golden color to develop.
    • Baking time may vary depending on the size of your potatoes
    • Sprinkle salt to your liking
    • Add a few fresh herbs before serving

    Nutritional Disclaimer:

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25poundCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 481mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. David @ Spiced says

      December 06, 2021 at 5:05 am

      5 stars
      This is such a simple, but classic side dish, Kathy! Seriously - this can go with almost any main course. Grilled chicken? Sure! Steak? Yup. Sandwich? Of course. A big plate of these as a main dish? Why not? 🙂 Thanks for sharing...although now I'm craving roasted potatoes, and it's only 8am here. Haha!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        December 06, 2021 at 5:14 am

        You know, they are also great with a couple of fried eggs! 🙂 No need to wait till dinner!

        Reply
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