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tater essentials: salt & vinegar fingerling taters

Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
Wichita, KS

We all like salt & vinegar chips… these are salt & vinegar fingerling taters. And if you want to use regular taters, just cut them into quarters. They are easy to make with a minimum of ingredients, and oh so yummy. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield 2 - 3
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Air Fryer

Ingredients For tater essentials: salt & vinegar fingerling taters

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1 lb
    fingerling potatoes, cut in half, lengthwise
  • 5 c
    water
  • 1 c
    white vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    salt, kosher variety
  • 2 Tbsp
    grapeseed oil

How To Make tater essentials: salt & vinegar fingerling taters

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • 3
    Add the water, vinegar, and salt, to a pot over medium-high heat.
  • 4
    While the water is coming to the boil, cut the taters in half, lengthwise.
  • 5
    Add the taters to the pot and reduce to a simmer.
  • 6
    Continue to simmer, until the potatoes are cooked, about 12 – 15 minutes.
  • 7
    Chef’s Tip: If you insert a paring knife into the taters and it goes in without resistance, then they are cooked.
  • 8
    Remove from the pan, and allow them to rest for about 10 minutes.
  • 9
    Place them into a bowl, and toss with the grapeseed oil.
  • 10
    Use your hand, or the bottom of a large spatula, to smash the taters.
  • 11
    Chef’s Note: Do not flatten, just crush down a bit.
  • 12
    Place the taters into the air fryer.
  • 13
    Set the temp to 380f (195c), and cook until crispy, about 18 – 22 minutes.
  • 14
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • 15
    Toss the taters with 1 or 2 tablespoons of additional vinegar, sprinkle with a bit more salt, and serve while nice and warm. Enjoy.
  • 16
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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