Beginner: How long to boil potatoes?

Potatoes are probably known as the most eaten dish in the Netherlands. And that’s no surprise, we have been eating and growing them for centuries. Over time many new dishes have emerged and you can prepare potatoes in different ways. You can boil potatoes and fry potatoes but what’s really trendy nowadays: boiling potatoes in the air fryer. We’ll briefly discuss them all so you can prepare the tastiest potato dish!

How long to boil potatoes?

We often get the question: ‘how long to boil potatoes?’ This depends on the size of the potatoes. On average, you boil potatoes with or without skin for about 12 to 15 minutes on the stove or 6 to 8 minutes in the microwave. See the image below to see how long each size should cook on the stove. Unsure if the potatoes are done? Pierce the middle of the potato with a fork, can you easily pierce the center? Then the potato is done. If it’s still hard inside, it’s best to keep boiling. Once the potatoes are done, you can let them cool in cold water for about fifteen minutes and then serve. 

Chef's tip: Are you cooking with large potatoes and want to speed up the process? Simply cut the large potato in half. This way the potato cooks faster and saves you time.

How much salt when boiling potatoes?

Different amounts of salt are used, everyone has their own taste. The standard is about 2 tablespoons of salt.

How long should you boil potatoes for mash?

The cooking times above are suitable for mashed potatoes, potato salad, and other dishes. Keep in mind some cooling time after cooking when making potato salad for the best texture (using an ice bath speeds up this cooling process).

How do you know if potatoes are done? Just stick a fork in the middle of the potato. The center should be tender and have the texture of a ripe pear, or firm but not mushy.

Cooking and frying potatoes

Want to make crispy fried potatoes? Good choice! We often get asked if you need to boil the potatoes in water first, but this is not necessary. 

• Cut the potato into slices about 0.5 cm thick.
• Heat the frying pan to medium/high heat together with butter and place the potato slices in the frying pan.
• Fry the potatoes for about 10 to 12 minutes and turn them regularly so they don’t burn.
• Sprinkle them with some herbs and enjoy your meal!

 Looking for a good frying pan to cook with? Definitely check out our popular (induction) frying pans!

Cooking potatoes with the skin on  

Baking potatoes with the skin on is really a pleasure! Not just in terms of taste – it’s also easy to prepare. Potatoes with the skin on are wonderfully tender inside and crispy on the outside!

• Preheat the oven to 220 degrees and place baking paper on the baking tray.
• Wash the potatoes and dry them with kitchen paper.
• Cut the potatoes into pieces of 3 to 4 cm
• Drizzle the potato pieces with olive oil.
• Place the potato pieces in a single layer on the baking tray.
• Put the potatoes in the oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until tender and golden brown.
• Take the roasted potatoes with skin out of the oven and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking potatoes Airfryer

Cooking potatoes in the Airfryer is super easy and delicious! It takes about 25 minutes of your time.  

• Place the potatoes in the Airfryer, set the Airfryer for 10 minutes at 200 degrees
• After 10 minutes: shake the potatoes well in the Airfryer and set the Airfryer for 8 – 10 minutes at 200 degrees until they are golden brown.

Chef's tip: Want extra results? Before putting the potatoes in the Airfryer, place them in a bowl. Sprinkle the potatoes with oil, garlic powder, Italian herbs, and season with salt and pepper. Now place all the ingredients in the Airfryer according to the steps above. Once the potatoes come out perfectly, squeeze some lemon juice and sprinkle the potatoes with parsley. Guarantees optimal flavor sensation.

Fun facts about how long potatoes should cook: 

How long should potatoes cook? Cooking potatoes is a simple process, but you do need the right pots and pans. Cook and Pan offers cooking pots of high quality that are ideal for cooking potatoes. But how long exactly should potatoes cook? This depends on several factors, as you now know, such as the size and type of potato. Here are 3 fun facts about cooking potatoes:

1. Most potatoes can be cooked within 20-25 minutes.
2. Cooking potatoes with the skin on is the fastest.
3. Potatoes can also be baked in the oven.

How long should potatoes cook?

When you use Cook and Pan cooking pots, you can be sure your potatoes will be ready within 15-20 minutes because the heat conduction of our pots and pans is faster than other pots and pans. This means cooking takes less time and you save energy. Just make sure you choose the right size and type of potato to get the correct cooking time. If you choose small potatoes, they can be ready within 10 minutes. Larger potatoes can take quite a bit longer. How long should potatoes cook? If you use the right pots and pans, you can be sure your potatoes will be ready within 15-20 minutes. Cook and Pan offers cooking pots of high quality that are ideal for cooking potatoes. Cook your potatoes with Cook and Pan for the best result.