Easy Fingerling Potatoes

Easy Fingerling Potatoes

Easy Fingerling Potatoes

I've been making these easy fingerling potatoes lately and I think my son will like this recipe.  I told him I'd write up the recipe so he could try it out. At my local grocery store, I find small bags (about 1 pound in size) of fingerling potatoes; they are labeled as "Petite Fingerling Potatoes."  They are a combination of purple and white/yellow fingerling potatoes.  It's been so hot in Southern Colorado that I've not wanted to heat up the oven to roast potatoes.  I came up with this easy method and I really like the results.  I am enjoying these potatoes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Easy Fingerling Potatoes

1. Scrub a handful or two of fingerling potatoes. I find 3 or 4 fingerling potatoes is a nice size serving for one person, depending of course on the size of the potatoes. Try to select potatoes that are similar in size so the cooking time is similar.  
2. Toss the potatoes into a pot and add water to the pot, ensuring the potatoes have about 1/2 inch of water over the tops of the potatoes.  Cover with a lid and bring to a boil over high heat; once the water comes to a boil, reduce the temperature and allow the potatoes to simmer covered for about 12-16 minutes.  The potatoes are done when a fork or sharp knife easily pierces into the center of a potato.
3. Drain the cooked potatoes, allow to cool slightly, and then slice each potato in half lengthwise.
4. Drizzle a bit of oil (I use avocado oil but you can use any oil you like for cooking... butter would also be good) into a sauté pan/skillet and heat the oil over medium high heat.  Once the oil is heated, carefully add the potatoes to the skillet, CUT SIDE down.  Allow to the potatoes to brown undisturbed on the cut side without moving the pan or the potatoes.  Once the cut sides are nicely browned, toss the potatoes around in the skillet and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.  Add a pinch or two of salt to the potatoes toss the potatoes around so that all the potatoes are seasoned.  Serve immediately.