Garlic-Onion Crispy Fingerling Potatoes is an easy and fairly quick recipe to get on the table. It’s the perfect combination of of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and is the perfect side dish for almost anything! 
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Sometimes I feel like I’m in a hurry all of the time. Actually, I’ll be honest, I am in a hurry all of the time. I’m always trying to fit as many things as I can into one day, and wishing for more hours all the while. I know I’m not alone, so let’s do something different today.
Let’s slow down! And yes, I know, easier said than done, but if you try, I’ll try. Together we can do it.
So while these are in the oven, please be patient. Pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea, and make it a good one.
Sit somewhere with a nice view of this beautiful day. Enjoy the delicious aroma coming from the garlic and onions. And when you eat the fruits of your labor, savor each and every bite. It would be such shame not to.
Roasted fingerling potatoes and onions are a always a fantastic combination. And I love that these Garlic-Onion Crispy Fingerling Potatoes are creamy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and packed with flavor all over.
Why would anyone want to rush that eating experience?
Roasted fingerling potatoes and onions are a superb side dish.
They’d be delicious with Lemon-Herb Chicken Under a Brick or any of my steak recipes. And I actually think they’d be fabulous tossed into a hearty main course salad, too.
Enjoy every last Garlic-Onion Crispy Fingerling Potato!
This is an easy and fairly quick recipe to get on the table. It's the perfect combination of of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and is the perfect side dish for almost anything!
- 1 pound Idaho Fingerling potatoes, washed and sliced in half, lengthwise
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons dried chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.
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Add the potatoes to the center of the foil. Drizzle them with the oil and sprinkle with the onion, garlic and salt. Use your hands to toss together until all of the potatoes are well coated.
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Spread the potatoes out so they are in one even layer and then crack a bit of black pepper over them.
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Add a second piece of foil very lightly on top. Fold the edges of the bottom piece over the edges of the top piece, being sure it puffs up a bit, like a bag. (In other words, do not place the top sheet of foil directly on the potatoes -- you want a good couple of inches of space between the potatoes and the top sheet.)
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Place in the preheated 400 degree F oven and steam the potatoes for 15 minutes. Then remove the potatoes from the oven and turn the heat up to 500 degrees F.
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Take off the top sheet of foil -- very carefully because the steam that is released will be very hot.
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Once the oven has heated to 500 degrees F, return the now uncovered potatoes. Roast them until the bottoms of them are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Gently flip them over and continue to roast until the other side is golden brown, about another 10 minutes.
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Season with more salt if necessary.
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(During the roasting process, some of the bits of onion and garlic will likely blacken on the foil. That's okay -- just discard it when the potatoes are done.)
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Let them cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet before serving.
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Kaye Kittrell says
Your images make my mouth burst with saliva! I can’t wait to try this one when my potatoes are ripe. Happy cooking! – Kaye
valentina says
So excellent to cook freshly picked veggies, Kaye. 🙂
David says
Taking our time is always a good thing, especially if the results are like these! Thanks for the reminder!
valentina says
I have to remind myself daily, David. Cooking helps, doesn’t it?
Kumar's Kitchen says
oh such lovely golden potato wedges….delicious,thanks for sharing 🙂
valentina says
Thank YOU, for reading! 😉
Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says
These potatoes look so delicious and I want to try this recipe this week! Thanks.
valentina says
Thanks, Alicia! 🙂
Coco in the Kitchen says
Fingerlings have such a unique potato flavour.
Just so yummy. I love this idea of yours, roasting them w
onion & garlic. Going to work it in as a side some time this week.
Thanks, V! xo
valentina says
Thank YOU, Colette!
Gordon says
a little cheddar cheese makes them good too
valentina says
Yum!
Emily says
What good advice about savoring every bite. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that.
valentina says
Thank you, Emily! 🙂
Katie says
I love roast potatoes, and I love using the smaller potatoes- these almost give the impression of fries. So tasty!
valentina says
You are so right. Sudo fries! 😉 Thanks!
Karyn says
Would these work with another kind of potato? I hope so because they look divine.!!! My kids would love these
valentina says
Yes! Just about any potato, as long as they’re cut into approx. bite-sized pieces like this. Enjoy and thanks for visiting.
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says
We love fingerling potatoes at my house. Sometimes I just need to mix things up a bit to make my kids excited about eating again. Love how crispy yours look!
valentina says
Thank you Karen. Hope everyone loves them!
foodneverythingelse says
Potato is life..lol. I love potato in any form. Love its crispy looks. I will try your recipe soon.
valentina says
Thanks so much. I’m so with you on the potato love. 🙂