Name: Tangy Salt & Vinegar Smashed Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 large potatoes, thinly sliced; 1 cup white vinegar, plus more as needed to cover; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or as needed; Sea salt, to taste

Potato

Salt and Vinegar Potatoes

Aug 22, 2025
by Adam Dare
- 5.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

20 mins
TOTAL TIME

30 mins
SERVING

2 People
VIEWS

6

Experience the tangy, addictive flavor of salt and vinegar chips in a comforting, homemade potato dish. These potatoes are boiled in vinegar then pan-fried to crispy perfection.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

2 large potatoes, thinly sliced

1 cup white vinegar, plus more as needed to cover

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or as needed

Sea salt, to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

65 g
Cholesterol

15 mg
Fiber

8 g
Protein

8 g
Saturated Fat

4 g
Sodium

141 mg
Sugar

3 g
Fat

6 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

1 mins

Place the sliced potatoes in a medium saucepan and pour in enough white vinegar to completely cover them. (2 minutes)

02

Step

15 mins

Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. (Approximately 15 minutes)

03

Step

2 mins

Drain the potatoes thoroughly in a colander, allowing excess vinegar to drip off. (2 minutes)

04

Step

1 mins

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the drained potatoes to the skillet in a single layer. (1 minute)

05

Step

10 mins

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy on all sides. (5-10 minutes)

06

Step

1 mins

Season generously with sea salt to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!

For extra crispy potatoes, ensure they are well-drained after boiling.
Adjust the amount of vinegar to your taste preference for a more or less intense flavor.
Consider using a cast iron skillet for optimal browning.
Serve as a side dish alongside grilled meats, fish, or as a flavorful vegetarian option.

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