What are fingerling potatoes?

Fingerlings are small, short and narrow potatoes that have a thin skin. They're also low starch and waxy.

Do you need to peel fingerlings?

The skin on fingerlings is thin, so there is no need to peel them. The skin also adds to the crispy texture. Just make sure to scrub them clean and dry well.

Do you need to soak fingerlings before air frying?

No need to soak them. I usually soak starchy potatoes like russets to remove some of the starch and help crisp them up. Since fingerlings are more waxy and less starchy, there is no need to soak them. The parmesan cheese will also help to crisp them up.

Can you air fry whole fingerling potatoes?

If you cut them in half, they will air fry faster, but you can air fry them whole. Just add another 6-8 minutes to the air frying time.

I can't find fingerling potatoes. Can I use a different type of potato for this recipe?

Absolutely. You can use baby potatoes or full size potatoes. If using full size, you'll need to cut them into smaller pieces. Depending on the size of your potatoes, you may need to reduce the air frying time a little.

Can you leave out the parmesan cheese and make this recipe dairy-free?

Yes, you can leave out the parmesan cheese. The parmesan adds flavor and a little extra crunch, but you can leave it out to make this recipe dairy-free.

Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes (Parmesan Rosemary)

Description

Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes with parmesan and rosemary are golden brown and crispy on the outside and creamy and tender in the middle.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/3 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

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Instructions

Scrub the potatoes clean and dry well with a paper towel.
Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and add them to a large bowl.
Toss with oil, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.
Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket.
Air fry on 400F for 15-20 minutes, or until almost fork tender. Stop the air fryer to shake the basket a few times. This will help to evenly crisp up the potatoes.
Sprinkle on the parmesan and air fry for another 5 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy.
Top with fresh chopped rosemary and serve.

Notes

After you wash the potatoes and scrub them clean, make sure you dry them well. Wet potatoes won’t crisp up nicely.
The potatoes don’t need to be air fried in a single layer. You can overlap them, just be careful not to fill up the basket.
If you’re worried about the grated parmesan sticking to or falling through the air fryer basket, you can use a parchment paper liner.
If you don’t like how fragrant fresh rosemary is, instead of adding it just before serving, you can add it to the potatoes with the other seasonings before air frying.
To substitute with dried rosemary, reduce the amount to 1 teaspoon and crush it up before adding it along with the other seasonings.
This recipe was tested in a Cosori 5.8 quart air fryer for this recipe. If you have a different size, brand or model of air fryer, you may need to adjust the temperature and/or air frying time slightly.
Be sure to check out the other sections above the recipe card for more detailed advice and suggestions for making this recipe.