tater essentials: salt & vinegar fingerling taters

How To Make tater essentials: salt & vinegar fingerling taters

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