Easy Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Recipe: Crispy Golden Results Every Time
Looking for an easy roasted potato recipe? These fingerling potatoes get crispy in the oven with minimal effort, then get topped with fresh herb yogurt. Simple, elegant, and ready in under 30 minutes.
This roasted fingerling potatoes recipe delivers crispy, golden results with minimal effort. Small, sweet, creamy, and a little funny to look at, these literally finger-shaped potatoes are so simple and quick to cook in the oven, they make a perfect side dish for a large crowd or just a few for two.
Learning how to make roasted potatoes in the oven is one of those essential cooking skills that pays off again and again—and this roasted potato recipe crispy method ensures you get that satisfying crunch every time. The citrus-laced yogurt with fresh basil and chives is a bright and elegant twist on the traditional sour-cream-and-chive potato topper.
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Ingredient Spotlight
Fingerling Potatoes
These small, elongated potatoes aren’t just adorable—they’re also nutrient-dense. Fingerling potatoes contain potassium, which supports healthy blood pressure, along with Vitamin C and B vitamins that aid energy metabolism.1 Their thin skins are rich in fiber and antioxidants, so leaving them on (as this recipe does) maximizes both nutrition and flavor. Their naturally creamy texture and slightly nutty taste make them ideal for roasting, where they develop crispy exteriors while staying tender inside.
Yogurt
Whole plain yogurt brings probiotics to this dish, supporting gut health and digestion.2 It’s also a good source of calcium and protein, making this herb lemon yogurt topping more than just a flavorful garnish—it adds genuine nutritional value. The tangy creaminess balances the richness of roasted potatoes beautifully, while the live cultures may support immune function and overall wellness.
Fresh Herbs (Thyme, Chives, and Basil)
Fresh herbs do more than add flavor—they deliver antioxidants and beneficial plant compounds. Thyme contains compounds like thymol that have antimicrobial properties,3 while basil offers anti-inflammatory benefits from compounds like eugenol.4 Chives provide Vitamin K and sulfur compounds that may support heart health.5 Beyond nutrition, fresh herbs elevate this simple roasted potato recipe into something special, adding brightness and complexity without any extra effort.
Fingerling Potato Recipe Menu Ideas
Set the table with our foolproof honey dijon roasted salmon, a quinoa salad with bright (and alliterative) pops of pomegranate and persimmon, and finish the meal with an impressive yet wildly simple dark chocolate mousse with amaretto (vegan and made in the blender!). Finally, raise a glass with a winter citrus champagne cocktail.
How to Make Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Herb Lemon Yogurt
Ingredients
1½ pounds small fingerlings potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
¾ cup whole plain yogurt
2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil, preferably purple
Juice of ½ lemon
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Put the potatoes in a large bowl and drizzle with the olive oil. Add the thyme, season generously with salt and pepper, and toss until well coated.
3. Transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet and spread in a single layer, making sure that none of them are touching. (This helps the skins become crispy.)
4. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes. The potatoes should be golden and crispy brown, and a fork should easily pierce their flesh.
5. While the potatoes are roasting, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, chives, basil, lemon juice, and salt to taste and stir to mix thoroughly.
6. Divide the potatoes between 2 dinner plates or transfer to a small shallow serving dish and serve immediately, with the yogurt on the side.
Recipe from Small Gatherings by Jessica Strand (Egg & Dart Press, May 2013)
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