It typically takes 12-25 minutes to boil potatoes, depending on their size.
Factors that affect potato boil time:
- Potato size - Small potatoes (1-2 inches) take 12-15 minutes, medium potatoes (2-3 inches) take 15-20 minutes, large potatoes (3+ inches) take 20-25 minutes.
- Water volume - More water results in faster boiling. Make sure potatoes are fully submerged.
- Altitude - Higher altitudes cause lower boiling points so potatoes may take slightly longer.
- Cut size - Whole potatoes take longer than cut or chopped potatoes.
- Water salting - Salted water boiling speeds up the process slightly.
For even cooking, boil potatoes for the amount of time recommended for the largest potato. Then check smaller potatoes are tender by piercing with a fork.
Always boil potatoes in lightly salted water and drain well before using in recipes.
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