Larger potatoes should be cubed to ensure they cook evenly (peeled first if desired). Smaller potatoes tend to have thin skins and can be boiled whole, no peeling required.
Introduction: The Easy Way to Peel Boiled Potatoes
How long do you boil potatoes with the skin on?
FAQ
Can you boil potatoes with the skin on?
Cooking them whole, with the skin on is the best way to prevent over-cooking. As soon as the potatoes are fork-tender, remove them from the boiling water immediately. When they’re cool enough to handle, peel off the skins.
Can I boil potatoes without peeling them?
But here’s the thing: Starchy potatoes soak up water more easily. So you should think of the potato’s peel as its protective jacket. If it’s removed before boiling, the flesh will soak up too much of the water in the pot.
Can you boil a whole potato without cutting it?
You can also boil starchy potatoes like Russets — I have friends who swear by mashed potatoes made with Russets! Starchy potatoes tend to fall apart or become water-logged when boiled, so I recommend boiling them whole instead of cubed.
Is it healthier to boil potatoes with skin on?
“From a health point of view, and I think from a taste and texture point of view, it’s much better to leave the skin on,” Simon says. “The skin of the potato is very high in fibre, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B — all of those good, healthy things are in high concentration in the skin.”