Garlic Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

This Fingerling potatoes recipe is brushed with garlic butter and tossed with fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme, then roasted to golden perfection. These herb-roasted fingerling potatoes are creamy, tender, and packed with flavor, making them the ultimate easy roasted potato side dish.

Perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday meals, or any time you want a simple yet impressive garlic butter roasted potato side. Bite-sized, flavorful, and irresistible, these delicious baby potatoes are a tried-and-true favorite in our kitchen.

Discovering Fingerlings

I’ll never forget the first time I roasted fingerling potatoes. Years ago, I picked up a small bag at the grocery store, curious about these tiny, stubby, finger-shaped potatoes. I quickly learned that a fingerling potato is fully mature when harvested and should not be confused with new potatoes. What immediately caught my attention was their creamy interior, low in starch and luxuriously smooth when cooked.

I loved that their thin skin did not need peeling, and the mix of golden, purple, and red varieties made the pan almost too pretty to eat. Their small size meant they roasted quickly and evenly, turning out perfectly tender on the inside with lightly crisped edges. That first batch convinced me that fingerling potatoes are not just cute, they are a simple, flavorful, and unforgettable side dish that I return to again and again.

Ingredients for Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

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

• Fingerling Potatoes: You can buy multicolored fingerlings or all one color.
• Olive Oil: A little drizzle 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

How to Make This Fingerling Potatoes Recipe

Fingerling potatoes look like something you’d find at a fancy restaurant, but don’t be fooled, they are surprisingly no fuss!

1. Prep: Preheat the oven and prepare the potatoes.
2. Melt: Warm the butter, then add olive oil, herbs, and salt, stirring to combine.
3. Coat: Toss the potatoes in the mixture until evenly covered.
4. Roast: Arrange the potatoes cut side down in a single layer on a baking sheet and place in the oven.
5. Flip: Turn the potatoes halfway through baking for even browning.
6. Finish: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining herbs.

Can I Use Other Kinds of Potatoes?

While fingerling potatoes are ideal for roasting because of their creamy texture and small size, you can use other varieties if needed. Red potatoes and Yukon Golds roast beautifully and stay tender, while Russets won’t roast quite as nicely due to their higher starch content, creating a fluffier interior. 

Sweet potatoes add natural sweetness and a slightly different flavor, making them a delicious alternative to these roasted potatoes. Adjust cooking times as needed, depending on the type and size of the potatoes.

What to Eat With Fingerling Potatoes?

It’s hard to argue against potatoes as one of the best side dishes of all time, and fingerling potatoes are no exception. Their tender, creamy texture and crispy edges make them incredibly versatile. They pair beautifully with just about anything! Served alongside a smoked meatloaf or roast chicken, tucked next to baked fish, or even piled on a breakfast casserole with eggs and cheese.

You can also enjoy them with a classic burger, deep-fried and golden, or alongside ham smothered in creamy sauce and cheese. Their small, bite-sized shape and rich flavor make herb-roasted fingerling potatoes an easy, crowd-pleasing side for any meal.

Reheating and Storing Leftover Fingerling Potatoes

If you have leftover roasted fingerling potatoes, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

To reheat, use the microwave, or for the best texture, warm them in the oven or an air fryer. While reheated fingerling potatoes may lose some of their crispy exterior, they will remain tender, creamy, and full of flavor.

Freezing roasted fingerling potatoes is not recommended, as they can become mealy and lose their texture once thawed. Proper storage and reheating will keep your herb-roasted fingerling potatoes delicious for days.

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!

More Potato Side Dishes:

• Smoky Steak and Potato Recipe
• Herb and Garlic Roasted Potatoes
• Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes
• Oven Baked Potatoes with Crispy Skins
• Potato Salad

Watch How These Potatoes Are Made…