Garlic Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes (Printable)

Crispy roasted fingerling potatoes with garlic and rosemary.

# What You Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 2 lbs fingerling potatoes, washed and halved lengthwise

→ Aromatics & Herbs

02 - 3 tbsp olive oil
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
06 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
07 - 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Finishing

09 - Flaky sea salt, to serve (optional)
10 - Extra chopped herbs, for garnish (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the halved fingerling potatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the potatoes in a single layer, cut side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the potatoes turn golden brown, crisp at the edges, and tender when pierced with a fork.
05 - Remove from oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and additional chopped herbs if desired. Serve while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The cut-side-down roasting creates this irresistible crispy golden crust while the insides stay fluffy and tender.
  • Fresh rosemary and garlic make your kitchen smell like a Tuscan dream for the rest of the evening.
  • Ready in under an hour and requires barely any attention once they hit the oven.
02 -
  • Don't skip the flipping halfway through—it's the difference between unevenly cooked potatoes and evenly golden ones.
  • Fresh herbs scattered at the end taste completely different from herbs added at the beginning—reserve some for garnish to keep their brightness.
03 -
  • Don't crowd your baking sheet—potatoes need space to roast and crisp rather than steam in their own moisture.
  • If your oven runs cool, you might need closer to 35 minutes instead of 30, so check for that perfect golden-brown moment rather than watching the clock.

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