Potato Recipes: 25 Ways to Cook Potatoes, From Crispy to Creamy
Easy potato recipes for every night: crispy roast potatoes, mash, gratin, hash, soup and tortilla, plus which potato variety to use for each.
By Ayoub Farid · · 2 min read
A bag of potatoes is cheap, keeps for weeks and becomes dozens of dishes. The secret to great potatoes is choosing the right type and treating it right.
Waxy vs floury potatoes
| Type | Examples | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Floury / starchy | Russet, Maris Piper, King Edward | Mash, baked, roast, fries |
| Waxy | New potatoes, Charlotte, red-skinned | Salads, gratins, boiling, sheet-pan |
| All-purpose | Yukon Gold | Almost everything |
Floury potatoes fall apart into fluff; waxy ones hold their shape.
Crispy
- Roast potatoes: parboil 8–10 minutes, shake to rough the edges, roast in hot fat at 200–220 °C (400–425 °F) for 40–50 minutes.
- Smashed potatoes: boil small potatoes, smash flat, roast or air-fry until crunchy.
- Oven fries: soak cut potatoes 30 minutes, dry well, toss in oil, roast hot.
- Hash browns.
- Patatas bravas with smoky tomato sauce.
- Rösti.
Creamy and comforting
- Mashed potatoes: floury potatoes, warm milk and butter, don't overmix.
- Potato gratin (dauphinoise).
- Colcannon with cabbage.
- Potato soup / potato and leek soup.
- Shepherd's pie topping.
Main dishes
- Spanish tortilla.
- Loaded baked potatoes with beans, cheese or chili.
- Potato curry (aloo gobi with cauliflower).
- Potato and chorizo hash with fried eggs.
- Gnocchi (homemade with floury potatoes).
- Sheet-pan chicken and potatoes. See sheet-pan dinners.
- Potato and pea samosa filling in wraps.
Sides and salads
- Potato salad with mustard dressing.
- German potato salad with vinegar and bacon.
- Hasselback potatoes.
- Lemon-oregano Greek potatoes.
- Herby new potatoes with butter.
- Sweet and white potato mash.
- Jacket potato skins.
Potato tips
- Store potatoes in a cool, dark, dry place, not the fridge.
- Green patches: cut them away generously; large green areas mean it's better to discard.
- Dry before roasting: moisture prevents crisping.
- Salt the water generously when boiling.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the best potato for roasting?
Floury or all-purpose potatoes like Maris Piper, Russet or Yukon Gold give the crispiest outside and fluffiest inside.
How do I make potatoes crispy in the air fryer?
Cut evenly, dry thoroughly, toss with a little oil and cook at around 200 °C (400 °F), shaking halfway.
Can I prepare potatoes ahead?
Peeled potatoes can sit in cold water for a few hours; parboiled potatoes can be refrigerated and roasted later.
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