General Boiling Times for Potatoes
The boiling time for potatoes depends on their size and how they are cut. Here is a general guide:
- Small, whole potatoes (e.g., new potatoes or fingerlings): 15-20 minutes
- Medium, whole potatoes (e.g., Yukon Gold or Red Potatoes): 20-25 minutes
- Large, whole potatoes (e.g., Russets): 25-30 minutes
- Potatoes cut into 1-inch chunks: 10-15 minutes
How to Tell When Potatoes Are Done
Potatoes are perfectly boiled when they are tender all the way through. You can test this by piercing them with a fork or the tip of a knife. If it slides in and out easily with little resistance, they are ready.