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Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes with Herb Tahini

Dec 22, 2021 · 1 Comment

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These air fryer fingerling potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy and tender on the inside. Paired with a delicious green herb tahini sauce for an easy, healthy, and gluten-free side dish that is sure to be a hit with friends and family!

Air fryer fingerling potatoes on plate with green tahini sauce. Lemons, sauce, sesame seeds and parsley on the side.

I have officially become one of those potato-obsessed people. Like, I have to eat them every single day or I go crazy. These air fryer fingerling potatoes are the ultimate way to make them. They’re so quick, easy, healthy and come out super crispy every time!

Did I mention this recipe only takes 20-25 minutes in total? Using the air fryer is such a great way to speed up your roasting game! While I usually eat them pretty plain, I thought it would be so delicious to top them with the yummiest herb tahini dressing to change things up! The tahini dressing adds SO much flavour to this simple dish, along with some healthy fats. You can serve them with different meats, veggie side dishes or even make a batch to snack on. I love eating leftover cold straight from the fridge.

Close up of fingerling potatoes with tahini sauce and sesame seeds.

Ingredients Needed

All you need to make this air fryer fingerling potatoes recipe are 10 simple ingredients (including water, salt + pepper!):

  • Fingerling potatoes (kipfler potatoes)
  • Olive oil
  • Tahini
  • Lemon juice
  • Fresh mint
  • Parsley or coriander (cilantro)
  • Garlic cloves + garlic powder
  • Salt + pepper
Ingredients fr air fried fingerling potatoes.

What are fingerling potatoes?

Fingerlings (also called kipfler potatoes) are elongated small potatoes typically the size of a finger. 

They have thin skin and don’t need to be peeled. These potatoes don’t need much time to roast up in the air fryer and they ALWAYS turn out nice and crispy. They’re soft and buttery with a very pleasant mild flavor. 

You can either roast them whole or just cut them in half. They’re the perfect size for finger food – easy to pick up, dip and eat!

Air fryer fingerling potatoes on plate with green tahini sauce and serving spoon.. Lemons, extra tahini sauce, sesame seeds on the side.

How to make the best air fryer fingerling potatoes

Roasting fingerling potatoes in the air fryer couldn’t be any easier. Grab yourself a knife and blender, and let’s get cooking!

Wash the fingerling potatoes, then slice in half lengthwise. Remove any black spots if there are any.

In a large mixing bowl combine the potatoes, oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Add potatoes to the air fryer basket and cook at 180C/ for 15-18 minutes or until crispy 

  • Sliced fingerling potatoes in a bowl.
  • Crispy fingerling potatoes in air fryer.

Meanwhile, make the herb tahini dressing by adding all of the ingredients in a small food processor or blender. Blend for 30 seconds or until smooth. Feel free to add additional water if you want a runnier dressing. Note this will make a large batch of sauce.

  • Tahini sauce ingredients in blender.
  • Green herb tahini sauce in a bowl.

Serve the fingerling potatoes and drizzle tahini sauce on top. Feel free to garnish with some sesame seeds + extra black pepper as desired. Serve extra tahini sauce on the side for dipping.

What To Serve With This Side Dish

Because this air fryer fingerling potatoes recipe is a source of complex carbohydrates (potatoes) and healthy fats (tahini dressing), I recommend serving these with some non-starchy vegetables and a quality protein to balance out your meal. Some ideas:

  • Serve grilled meats, salmon or garlic-sautéed prawns.
  • Pair with plant-based protein sources, like air fried tofu or tempeh.
  • add to a salad or grain bowl
  • Alongside your favourite burger, wrap or sandwich with a simple green salad
Air fryer fingerling potatoes on plate with herb tahini sauce drizzled on top. Lemons, extra tahini sauce, sesame seeds on the side.

FAQS

Why The Air Fryer?

Air fryers use a circulation of hot air to cook food instead of submerging it in oil! By using the air fryer, we can achieve the same crispy, fried potatoes result, without all the grease! Plus, it also cuts the cooking time in half.

Is Air Frying Healthy?

Air frying is definitely a healthier alternative than frying in oil. It cuts calories by about 70-80% and has a lot less fat!

Storage Tips

Air-fried fingerling potatoes taste best when they are fresh and crispy. 

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-4 days.

You can reheat the potatoes in the airfryer at 180°C/ 360°F for 1-2 minutes. Alternatively, you can warm them up in the microwave but the potatoes won’t retain there crispy texture this way.

More of my favourite vegetable sides:

Crazy Good Buffalo Broccoli Wings!

Baked Sweet Potato Zucchini Tots (Paleo + Vegan)

Mini Spinach and Feta Quiche

Sweet Potato Quinoa Bites (Gluten-free + Vegan)


If you try this air fried fingerling potatoes recipe or have a question, please let me know! Leave a comment and rate it below. I love to hear what you think, or any changes you make.

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Air fryer fingerling potatoes on plate with green tahini sauce and serving spoon.. Lemons, extra tahini sauce, sesame seeds on the side.

Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes with Herb Tahini

  • Author: Caitlin Rule
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Side dish
  • Method: Air fryer
  • Cuisine: America
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These air air fryer potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy and tender on the inside. Paired with a delicious green tahini sauce for an easy, healthy, gluten-free side dish that is sure to be a hit with family and friends!


Ingredients

Scale

Fingerling Potatoes:

  • 500g/ 1.1lbs fingerling (kipfler) potatoes, sliced in half lengthways
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt + pepper, to taste

Herb Tahini Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/2 cup packed mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup packed parsley or coriander (cilantro) leaves
  • juice of 1–2 lemons
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup water
  • salt + pepper, to taste

 


Instructions

  1. Wash the fingerling potatoes, then slice in half lengthwise. Remove any black spots if there are any.
  2. In a large mixing bowl combine the potatoes, oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  3. Add potatoes to the air fryer basket and cook at 180C/ for 15-18 minutes or until crispy.
  4. Meanwhile, make the herb tahini dressing by adding all of the ingredients in a small food processor or blender. Blend for 30 seconds or until smooth. Feel free to add additional water if you want a runnier dressing.
  5. Serve the fingerling potatoes and drizzle tahini sauce on rtop. Feel free to garnish with some sesame seeds + extra black pepper as desired. Serve extra tahini sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • Air-fried fingerling potatoes taste best when they are fresh and crispy. 
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-4 days.
  • You can reheat the potatoes in the airfryer at 180°C/ 360°F for 1-2 minutes. Alternatively, you can warm them up in the microwave but the potatoes won’t retain there crispy texture this way.

Keywords: fingerling potatoes, kipfler potatoes, air fryer, air fried

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