Grilled Fingerling Potatoes Recipe

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This summer, try these sweet fingerlings, a must-try side dish that combine rich, smoky potatoes with a bright, herbaceous chimichurri. To speed up dinner, boil the potatoes ahead of time (just be sure not to overcook them, just until tender) and then finish them on the grill alongside your protein of choice.

Instructions
  1. Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high. …
  2. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, oil, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, garlic, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper; toss until well-mixed and coated. …
  3. Grill packet, carefully turning a few times, until potatoes are tender, about 20-25 minutes. …
  4. Serving size: about 6 potatoes.

How to Make Crispy Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Grilled Fingerling Potatoes with Savory Spud Rub 🔗

Created by award-winning cookbook authors Karen Adler and Judith Fertig, also known as the “BBQ Queens”, for the U.S. Potato Board. Visit their website for more recipe options – though not all are dairy-free!

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pound fingerling potatoes
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Savory Spud Rub

Instruction:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar, close the lid and shake to blend. Store at room temperature.
  2. Prepare a medium-hot fire in your grill.
  3. Cut the potatoes in half.
  4. Place the potatoes in a bowl, drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the Rub. Toss to coat.
  5. Place the potatoes on the grill rack or in grill basket directly over the heat and close the grill lid. After 3 to 4 minutes, open the lid and toss the potatoes or turn the basket. Close the lid again and repeat the process for 12 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

FAQ

How long should you cook fingerling potatoes for?

Bring the water, salt, and potatoes to a boil in a large pot; cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 25 to 30 minutes; transfer to a cooling rack; let stand for 5 to 7 minutes; and then serve plain or topped with butter, pepper, or chives.

How long does it take to grill potatoes?

How Long to Grill Potatoes: Red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices, cook on the grill for about 30 minutes, 20 minutes for the first side to get nice and crisp, and another 5 to 10 minutes for the second side to finish cooking.

Do you boil baby potatoes before grilling?

A general guideline is to parboil potatoes until they are fork-tender but not falling apart, which can take anywhere from 15 minutes for small potatoes to 25–30 minutes for large whole potatoes, depending on whether you’ll be grilling anything else at the same time as the potatoes.

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