Description
Crispy Roasted Fingerling Potatoes are golden, tender, and packed with flavor, seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, Italian herbs, and baked to a perfect crisp. Ideal as a versatile side dish, these potatoes come out crunchy on the outside and soft inside, enhanced by a touch of butter and optional fresh parsley garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds fingerling potatoes, cleaned and cut in half lengthwise
Seasoning & Coating
- 1 tablespoon oil (optional for extra crispness)
- 1 teaspoon dried garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Finishing
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
- Cracked black pepper, for garnish (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 420°F (220°C). Place a dark-colored baking sheet inside the oven to heat up while you prepare the potatoes; this helps achieve better crispness.
- Season the Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the halved fingerling potatoes with the optional oil, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until all pieces are evenly coated with the spices.
- Add Potatoes to Baking Sheet: Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven using oven mitts. Place the butter on the baking sheet and allow it to melt. Toss the seasoned potatoes directly on the pan in the melted butter, then spread them out in a single layer with the cut sides facing down for optimal browning.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet back in the oven and bake the potatoes for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are tender inside and crispy on the outside. For an extra crispy finish, broil the potatoes for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven and while still hot, sprinkle with coarse sea salt, additional cracked black pepper, and freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the full crispy texture.
Notes
- Using a dark-colored baking sheet helps retain heat for better crisping of the potatoes.
- Butter added to the hot pan not only adds flavor but helps potatoes crisp evenly on the surface.
- Broiling at the end is optional but recommended for adding extra crunch to the topping layer.
- To keep the recipe lighter, omit the oil if desired, but the potatoes may be slightly less crispy.
- Fresh parsley garnish adds a nice freshness and color contrast to the dish.
