FRIED FINGERLING POTATOES WITH TARRAGON SAUCE

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Potato     Appetizer     Side     Fry     Quick & Easy     Tarragon     Party     Capers     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound small fingerling potatoes
1/4 cup kosher salt
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Coarse sea salt
1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons drained capers, patted dry
Vegetable oil or grapeseed oil (for frying)

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.

Laxman Chand
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These potatoes were so delicious! I loved the crispy coating and the fluffy interior. The tarragon sauce was also very good, and it really complemented the potatoes.


Lexi Kollie
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. I think I'll stick to my usual fried potato recipe.


First Lady
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These potatoes were amazing! The crispy texture and the flavorful tarragon sauce were the perfect combination. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Mennatallah khaled
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I thought the potatoes were a bit too crispy for my taste, but the tarragon sauce was very good. I'll definitely try this recipe again, but I'll cook the potatoes for a shorter amount of time next time.


Vee Slash
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This is a great recipe! The potatoes were crispy and delicious, and the tarragon sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Nowarugaba Frank
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The potatoes were a bit bland for my taste, but the tarragon sauce was amazing. I'll definitely try this recipe again, but I'll add some more seasonings to the potatoes.


P Cross
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These potatoes were so good! I loved the crispy texture and the flavorful tarragon sauce. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


John Temesgen
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I thought the potatoes were a bit too greasy for my taste, but the tarragon sauce was delicious. I'll definitely try this recipe again, but I'll use less oil next time.


1p ryft
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This was my first time making fried fingerling potatoes, and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the potatoes were cooked to perfection. The tarragon sauce was also very good, and it really complemented the potatoes.


hopper
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The potatoes are always perfectly crispy, and the tarragon sauce is divine. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ed Bradley
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These fried fingerling potatoes with tarragon sauce were an absolute delight! The potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the tarragon sauce added a bright and herbaceous flavor.