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How to Peel Potatoes

Fast, easy and ready in just minutes, knowing how to peel potatoes is important for many recipes! You'll be making mashed potatoes, potato salad and all kinds of great recipes once you know the secrets!

Prep Time
1 min
peeling time
1 min
Total Time
2 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 164 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 potato russet, red, yellow gold, baking, any type of potato

Instructions

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  1. Wash the potato under running water. Rub off any eyes that have begun to grow out of the potato skin.
  2. Use a peeler or small sharp kitchen knife to remove the skin of the potato. Leave as much of the potato flesh as possible.
  3. Use the potato for whatever recipe you need. Best for boiling.

Notes

  • Larger potatoes are easier to peel because they have less curves, don't be discouraged with smaller potatoes, just keep working.
  • You can peel a potato with a small knife.
  • Make SURE that your knife is very sharp because attempting to peel a potato with a dull knife is dangerous and likely to end with cuts.
  • Washing the potato before starting to peel is imperative because as you peel, any lingering dirt on the potato is likely to end up on the peeled flesh.
  • Once you have peeled the potato, you can cut it up for boiling or cooking. Smaller pieces of potatoes cook faster. If you prefer to boil whole potatoes (particularly russet potatoes), once the potato is boiled and cooled, you can slip the skin off easily.

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.