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How to Cut Potatoes
This is a simple tutorial to show how to cut potatoes. Learn the best way to cut a potato into wedges, slices, sticks or cubes for recipes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 164 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large russet potato
Instructions
- Wash and dry potatoes before starting. Peel the potatoes, if desired.
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Cut the potato in desired shape:
- Potato Wedges: Using a sharp knife, cut the potato in half lengthwise. Place the cut side down on the cutting board and cut in half lengthwise. Cut each quarter in half again, and you should have 8 wedges.
- Potato Slices: Using a sharp knife, start at the root of the potato and carefully make slices to your desired thickness. Continue until you reach the other end of the potato.
- Potato Sticks: Using a sharp knife, make a thin slice lengthwise so the potato sits flat on the cutting board. Slice the potato lengthwise to your desired thickness. Stack the slices together and cut lengthwise to make sticks.
- Potato Cubes: Start by cutting potato sticks, then make perpendicular cuts all across to create the dices.
- Place the cut potatoes in cool water until ready to cook to prevent discoloration.
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Notes
- Storage: Store cut potatoes in an airtight container submerged in water in the refrigerator. You can store for up to 24 hours and then they will begin to degrade.
- Photo Credit: Erin Jensen
Nutrition Information
Calories
164kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
897mg
(26%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 897mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.