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Oblong and skinny, short stubby French fingerling potatoes understandably acquired their descriptive name due to their shape. Rather dry and flourlike, this outstanding potato variety offers an exceptional quality and delicious nutty flavor all its own. Tenderly wrapped in a pinkish-red skin, the smooth, moist yellow flesh has streaks of pink. Fingerlings measuring between two and four inches are the most popular.

Fingerling potatoes are a family of heritage potatoes which grow smaller than conventional potatoes; standards are 1 to 2 inches in diameter and greater than 1.25” to 4 inches long. They tend to be elongated and slightly knobby, making them very finger-like in shape. These unusual looking and flavorful potatoes can be prepared just like other potatoes: roasted, broiled, baked, grilled, or boiled.

Like all other potatoes, fingerling potatoes are tubers, and their origins can be traced to South America, where they were first domesticated. There is a wide range of fingerling potatoes on the market and they run the gamut from creamy white to rich purple and come in waxy and starchy varieties. Most varieties of fingerlings have red or yellow skin and yellow, waxy flesh. The two exceptions are the dry and starchy purple-fleshed ‘Purple Peruvian’ and red-fleshed ‘Red Thumb’.

Storage and handling Tips

Fingerling Potatoes should be stored in a cool, dry place away from light. Any moisture will encourage sprouting (avoid the refrigerator!). one bad potato can cause other to spoil so check regularly and discard those that spoil. Also avoid storing potatoes with onions. Though the two vegetables require similar storage conditions, onions will encourage potatoes to spoil.

When selecting fingerling potatoes in the store, look for specimens without obvious soft spots or mold. Dirt is not an issue, as the potatoes can simply be washed when there is need for them. In a root cellar, fingerling potatoes can keep for months, although they may undergo flavor and texture changes. They can also be kept in a cool dry place for a few months depending on how much the ambient temperature fluctuates.