Perfect Fingerling Potatoes Recipe

Achieve unbelievably crispy, salty fingerling potatoes with this Alton Brown-inspired recipe! Heavily salted boiling water creates a magical crust of crunchy salt crystals on each potato. Reviewers rave about the addictive texture and flavor – even cold! This slightly adapted recipe is easy to follow and delivers restaurant-quality results in under 40 minutes. Get ready for crispy perfection!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 104.4 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Perfect Fingerling Potatoes

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How to Make Perfect Fingerling Potatoes

  1. In a large pot, combine 1/2 cup kosher salt, 4 cups of water, and 1.5 pounds of fingerling potatoes. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 25-30 minutes. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of your potatoes.
  3. Carefully remove the potatoes from the pot using a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack to cool for 5-7 minutes. Avoid overcrowding the rack.
  4. As the potatoes cool, the salt crystals will beautifully form on their surfaces.
  5. Serve immediately or after chilling. Enjoy them as is, or elevate the flavor with a pat of butter, freshly cracked black pepper, chopped scallions, or grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1528 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

0g

Carbs

7g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Perfect Fingerling Potatoes?

Perfect Fingerling Potatoes takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Perfect Fingerling Potatoes?

Perfect Fingerling Potatoes has approximately 104.4 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Perfect Fingerling Potatoes?

The key ingredients for Perfect Fingerling Potatoes are Kosher Salt, Water, Fingerling Potatoes, Butter, Fresh Ground Black Pepper, Scallion. See the full list with measurements above.

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