Fried Fingerling Potatoes With Tarragon Sauce

Name: Fried Fingerling Potatoes With Tarragon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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)

Servings: persons

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)

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["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:", "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:", "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.", "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 375u00b0F. 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."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound small fingerling potatoes, 1/4 cup kosher salt, 1 large egg yolk, room temperature, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Fried Fingerling Potatoes With Tarragon Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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