Potato (Russet)
Root · Vegetable
Beginner
Best Method
OVEN
Bake whole 400°F, 45-60 min. Cubed: 425°F, 30-35 min.
Oven’s dry heat creates fluffy interior and crispy skin on baked potatoes. For roasted cubes, the all-around heat gives crispy edges.
Secondary Method
STOVETOP
Parboil 8-10 min, rough up edges, then pan fry med-high 15-20 min.
Pro Tip
For home fries: ALWAYS parboil first. Frying raw = burnt outside, hard inside.