Best Fried Fingerling Potatoes With Tarragon Sauce Recipes

FINGERLING POTATOES WITH CHIVES AND TARRAGON

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and halve lengthwise.
• Bring potatoes, water, oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to a simmer in a 10-inch nonstick skillet, then cover and briskly simmer, shaking skillet occasionally, until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove lid and cook, stirring gently, until most of water has evaporated and potatoes are glazed, 1 to 2 minutes more. Stir in herbs.

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.

ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES & GREEN BEANS IN TARRAGON SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°.
• Cut fingerlings in half lengthwise, and place in a large bowl.
• Toss with 1 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoons pepper.
• Place potato halves, cut sides up, in a jelly-roll pan.
• Toss green beans with remaining 1/2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper, and place in another jelly-roll pan.
• Bake potatoes at 425° for 30 to 32 minutes or until tender and browned.
• While the potatoes are baking, make the sauce.
• Whisk together first 6 ingredients in a small bowl until combined.
• Gradually whisk in oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth.
• Whisk in green onion and tarragon.
• Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 days.
• Let chilled dressing stand 30 minutes before using.
• Remove potatoes from oven, and let potatoes stand in pan.
• Bake green beans at 425° for 12 minutes.
• Arrange green beans around roasted potatoes on a serving platter.
• Drizzle with Creamy Tarragon Dressing.