Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for fingerling potatoes
Best swap for fingerling potatoes: Baby potatoes.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Fingerling Potatoes?
The best swap for Fingerling Potatoes is Baby Potatoes. Another option is Yellow Potatoes, 1:1 by weight; creamier and moister, so cut larger ones into fingerling-size pieces for roasting. The table below also lists Red Potatoes, Yukon Gold Potatoes and Potatoes, 5 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Baby potatoes | Best match for Fingerling Potatoes. How to use it: Use them 1:1 by weight; halve any larger ones to match the fingerlings. |
| Yellow potatoes | 1:1 by weight; creamier and moister, so cut larger ones into fingerling-size pieces for roasting |
| Red potatoes | 1:1; cut into similarly sized pieces |
| Yukon Gold potatoes | cut into chunks; same waxy texture How to use it: Use the same weight, cut into fingerling-size chunks. |
| Potatoes | 1:1; any all-purpose potato works, texture varies slightly |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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