Fingerling potatoes recipes are well-liked by potato connoisseurs throughout the world because of their miniature size and quick cooking time. Because they are much smaller and narrower than regular potatoes, most fingerling potato recipes require about 30 minutes or less.
Their nutty flavor is accentuated when the potatoes are steamed, baked or boiled. Remember to take into account that these potatoes are more of a delicacy; therefore their price is slightly higher. Only a small quantity is needed for superb fingerling potato recipes, however. If you want to know more about the baking time of potatoes read the article how long to bake a potato.
Lemon-Roasted – Fingerling Potato Recipes
Makes 4 servings
- 2 pounds of fingerling potatoes- halved lengthwise
- 1 large sage leaf- chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary- chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest- grated
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter- melted
- 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper- seasoned to taste
Preheat the oven to 425°. Using a food processor or the ‘pulse’ setting of a blender, blend the sage, rosemary and thyme until they are chopped finely.
Add the lemon zest, then blend until smooth. Finally, add the salt and blend until the salt is fully ground. Put this mix into a small bowl and set aside.
Toss the potatoes in the oil and butter in a large bowl. Season this with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Place the potato halves onto two baking sheets in a single layer. Bake potatoes for 25 minutes.
Remove the potato halves from the oven and generously coat them with seasoning mix. After fully coated, bake the seasoned fingerling potatoes for 5 minutes or until fully tender.
Serve the potatoes hot or warm as a side dish. Lemon or garlic-roasted fingerling potato recipes are easily paired with chicken or duck and any type of light vegetable. These fingerling potato recipes also are charmingly paired with malbec or merlot.
Spicy-Roasted- Fingerling Potato Recipes
Makes 4 servings
- 2 pounds of fingerling potatoes- halved lengthwise
- 1 large sage leaf- chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary- chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter- melted
- 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
Preheat the oven to 425°. Using a food processor or the ‘pulse’ setting of a blender, blend the sage, rosemary and thyme until they are chopped finely. Add the paprika, pepper, chili powder and salt, and blend until fully ground. Put this mix into a small bowl and set aside.
Toss the potatoes in the oil and butter in a large bowl. Place the potato halves onto two baking sheets in a single layer. Bake potatoes for 25 minutes.
Remove the potato halves from the oven and generously coat them with seasoning mix. After fully coated, bake the seasoned fingerling potatoes for 5 minutes or until fully tender. Serve the potatoes hot or warm as a side dish.
Spicy-roasted fingerling potato recipes can be paired exquisitely with grilled pork chops or ribs. These fingerling potato recipes also pair well with zinfandel or vitae Puglia.