Description
This easy and flavorful Fingerling Potatoes recipe features tender, roasted potatoes with a crispy golden edge, infused with garlic and Italian seasoning. Perfect as a side dish for any meal, these potatoes are baked to perfection and garnished with fresh chives and a hint of lemon for brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1½ pounds fingerling potatoes (washed and thoroughly dried)
Seasoning & Garnishes
- 8 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for serving)
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon sliced chives
- Lemon wedges (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Potatoes and Garlic: Slice the fingerling potatoes in half lengthwise and place them in a large mixing bowl. Smash the peeled garlic cloves gently with the side of your knife to release their flavor, then add them to the bowl.
- Season Potatoes: Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes and garlic. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Toss everything together until the potatoes are evenly coated with the seasoning and oil.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the seasoned potatoes cut side down on the prepared baking sheet to maximize crispiness on their cut surface.
- Roast Potatoes: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Afterward, stir the potatoes to promote even cooking, then bake for an additional 10 minutes until the potatoes are tender inside and golden brown.
- Serve: Transfer the roasted potatoes to a serving plate and garnish generously with sliced chives, flaky sea salt, and optional lemon wedges for added freshness and a slight tang.
Notes
- Make sure the potatoes are completely dry before seasoning to ensure they crisp up in the oven.
- Using parchment paper on your baking sheet helps prevent sticking and easy cleanup.
- You can adjust the Italian seasoning or replace it with fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for variation.
- Lemon wedges add a fresh, zesty flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
- This recipe works well as a side dish with roasted meats, grilled fish, or a fresh salad.
