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Salt and Vinegar Potatoes

Tangy, crispy roasted potatoes inspired by salt and vinegar chips.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword salt-and-vinegar-potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 186kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs baby potatoes or small red potatoes
  • 2 Tbsp salt plus flaky sea salt for garnishing
  • 1 cup vinegar white vinegar preferred
  • 3-4 Tbsp olive oil use additional as needed
  • 1/2-1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • chopped fresh chives or fresh parsley for garnishing

Instructions

  • Wash the potatoes well and quarter. Place into a large pot.
  • Cover the potatoes with cold water, add vinegar, and salt.
  • Bring to a boil and cook uncovered (or with the lid offset) for around 8 minutes or just until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain the potatoes. Let cool slightly.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the drained potatoes cut side down in a single layer. Cook, turning carefully to brown on all sides or just until a crust has formed. 
  • Finish with flaky salt,  black pepper and chives and serve warm.
  • Oven Technique: Drizzle boiled potatoes with olive oil and gently toss to coat.
    Roast in a preheated 425 degree f oven for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through. 

Notes

  • Potatoes -  Use similar size potatoes so they cook evenly. Make an effort not to overcook them when boiling or they can fall apart when browning. You could also use russet potatoes or waxy fingerling potatoes.
  • Salt - It's important to salt the water generously for the best flavor. You can adapt the amount to your taste.
  • Butter - You can use a combination of butter and olive oil to add richness and balance the tangy flavor.
  • Vinegar - You can use malt vinegar or apple cider vinegar, which will give a slightly milder flavor.
  • Fresh Herbs -  Fresh herbs add a pop of color and freshness to the crisp potato. You can use parsley or chives to garnish the top.
  • Serving Options - I've served these potatoes with picks as an appetizer as well as pairing them with burgers. grilled meats and seafood.
  • Dipping Sauces - Serve with ketchup, comeback sauce, sour cream or any of your favorite dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 2336mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg