Fried Fingerling Potatoes with Tarragon Sauce

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Fried Fingerling Potatoes with Tarragon Sauce
40 min.
12
76kcal

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If you're looking for a side dish that steals the spotlight at any meal, look no further than these Fried Fingerling Potatoes with Tarragon Sauce. This delightful recipe not only pleases the palate, but it also caters to a variety of dietary needs—it's vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free! With a little bit of preparation and a handful of fresh ingredients, you'll create a dish that will leave your guests raving.

Picture perfectly crispy fingerling potatoes, fried to golden perfection and served warm. These little treasures pack a punch with their subtle earthy flavor and wonderfully satisfying texture. The magic truly happens when you elevate them with a creamy, homemade tarragon sauce that’s both refreshing and aromatic. Infused with the essence of lemon and delicate shallots, this sauce pairs beautifully with the fried potatoes, adding a gourmet touch that’s surprisingly easy to achieve.

As you gather with friends and family, these Fried Fingerling Potatoes will not only complement your main dish but also spark conversation and delight among your guests. Whether you're serving them at a casual get-together or a festive dinner party, they are sure to impress. So roll up your sleeves and let’s get frying—your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 12 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • 1.5 tablespoons capers dry drained
  • 12 servings sea salt 
  • large egg yolk room temperature
  • pound fingerling potatoes 
  • 0.5 teaspoon tarragon fresh finely chopped
  • 12 servings grapeseed oil for frying
  • 0.3 cup kosher salt 
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • tablespoon shallots finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • pot
  • kitchen thermometer
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Bring potatoes, 1/4 cup kosher salt, and8 cups water to a boil in a large saucepanand cook until potatoes are tender, about12 minutes.
  2. Drain; let cool completely.Halve potatoes lengthwise. DO AHEAD:Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  3. Whisk egg yolk, lemon juice, and apinch of sea salt in a small bowl. Graduallywhisk in 1/2 cup olive oil until mayonnaiseforms. Stir in shallot and tarragon. Seasonto taste with pepper. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
  4. Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in a smallskillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add capersand fry, stirring often, until crisp and golden,2–3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfercapers to paper towels to drain. DO AHEAD:Can be made 4 hours ahead.
  6. Let stand atroom temperature.
  7. Pour vegetable oil into a large pot to adepth of 2". Attach a deep-fry thermometerto side of pot.
  8. Heat oil over medium heatuntil thermometer registers 375°F. Working inbatches, fry potatoes until crisp and darkgolden brown, 3–4 minutes.
  9. Drain on papertowels. Season lightly with sea salt.
  10. Arrange warm potatoes on a platter, cutside up. Spoon some mayonnaise over each;sprinkle with capers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories76kcal
Protein5.5%
Fat58.46%
Carbs36.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.98
Glycemic Load
4.91
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.7665217324443%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
1.62mg
Quercetin
1.99mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:75.75kcal
3.79%
Fat:5.03g
7.74%
Saturated Fat:0.83g
5.16%
Carbohydrates:6.98g
2.33%
Net Carbohydrates:6.05g
2.2%
Sugar:0.38g
0.43%
Cholesterol:15.3mg
5.1%
Sodium:2582.42mg
112.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.06g
2.13%
Vitamin C:7.76mg
9.4%
Vitamin K:7.38µg
7.03%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.1%
Potassium:168.68mg
4.82%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.39%
Fiber:0.92g
3.69%
Vitamin E:0.54mg
3.6%
Phosphorus:28.12mg
2.81%
Copper:0.05mg
2.52%
Magnesium:9.82mg
2.46%
Iron:0.43mg
2.39%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.26%
Folate:8.96µg
2.24%
Vitamin B3:0.42mg
2.08%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.59%
Selenium:0.94µg
1.35%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.32%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.07%
Calcium:10.09mg
1.01%
Source:Epicurious