Best 4 Fried Fingerling Potatoes Recipes

PAN-FRIED SOFT-SHELL CRAB WITH ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES, PICKLED RAMPS, AND LEMON PUREE

Steps:

• Make the ramps: Separate white and green parts of ramps, reserving green parts for potatoes. Place white parts of ramps in container and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, mix together hot water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and schichimi togarashi, kochukaru, and white peppercorns, if using; bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Pour cooled mixture over ramps and cover; transfer to refrigerator for at least 3 days and up to 1 month. Drain before using.
• Make the potatoes: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Place potatoes, garlic, and thyme in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover; generously season with salt. Place over medium-high heat and simmer just until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and spread out on a baking sheet to cool completely.
• Cut cooled potatoes lengthwise on the bias. Heat grapeseed oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and place potatoes cut-side down in skillet. Transfer to oven and cook until a nice brown crust appears, about 20 minutes. Return to stove over medium-high heat and add butter; cook basting with oil and butter mixture. Add reserved greens from ramps to skillet and season with salt; toss to combine and remove from heat.
• Make the crabs: Meanwhile, heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season crabs with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cook until red and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn crabs and add garlic, thyme, lemon slices, if using, and butter. Cook, basting with butter, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Spread 1 tablespoon lemon puree on each of 4 plates. Top with potatoes and crab; garnish with pickled ramps and serve immediately.

FRIED FINGERLING POTATOES WITH TARRAGON SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring potatoes, 1/4 cup kosher salt, and 8 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan and cook until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes. Drain; let cool completely. Halve potatoes lengthwise. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
• Whisk egg yolk, lemon juice, and a pinch of sea salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil until mayonnaise forms. Stir in shallot and tarragon. Season to taste with pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
• Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add capers and fry, stirring often, until crisp and golden, 2-3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer capers to paper towels to drain. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Pour vegetable oil into a large pot to a depth of 2". Attach a deep-fry thermometer to side of pot. Heat oil over medium heat until thermometer registers 375°F. Working in batches, fry potatoes until crisp and dark golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Season lightly with sea salt.
• Arrange warm potatoes on a platter, cut side up. Spoon some mayonnaise over each; sprinkle with capers.

OVEN-FRIED FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in large pot and fill with water to about 2 knuckles worth (of a small hand) of water above potatoes. Add about 1 tbls. or more to water. Bring to a boil and boil for about 7-10 minutes according to the size of the potatoes.
• Place oil or fat in a 9 X 13 pan and place in the oven at 475 degrees.
• Drain potatoes in colander and let dry a bit.
• Shake the potatoes in the colander to rough the outsides and fluff the insides.
• Place the potatoes in the hot oil and toss carefully to coat them.
• Turn oven down to 400 degrees.
• Turn potatoes over once to help them "fry" more evenly.
• Let them cook for about 40 minutes or until the outside are golden brown and bubbly.
• Salt the potatoes with some coarse salt and enjoy!

FRIED FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• Place water and some salt into a saucepan fitted with a steamer basket and bring to a boil.
• Add potatoes to basket and steam over medium-low heat until tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife.
• Meanwhile, in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven, heat oil to 350 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer.
• Transfer potatoes to a bowl to cool. Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel and halve lengthwise; cut into 3/4-inch pieces. Return pieces to bowl and shake them for 5 to 10 seconds to roughen the edges.
• Add potatoes to Dutch oven, in batches if necessary, and fry until golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Season generously with salt and serve immediately.