Potatoes are a great addition to any meal, no matter the form they’re prepared in. From mashed potatoes to potato salad, this is a vegetable that is welcome on most plates as a side and boiled potatoes are no exception.
Since boiled potatoes make such an amazing side dish, it’s common to cook them and have left overs. You might even be meal-prepping and have some delicious boiled potatoes as one of the sides! In either of those scenarios or other situations, knowing how to properly reheat boiled potatoes will make your meals much more enjoyable. No one wants to reheat their meal and it be too soggy or dried up!
Reheating Boiled Potatoes – The Best Method
Depending on how your potatoes are regarding moisture and size, you might prefer a different method of reheating. The following methods are just a few options and the one you choose will depend on your situation.
- Microwave
- Oven
- Air Fryer
- Steaming
Each method will provide a slightly different outcome. The method I prefer and recommend is to simply microwave, but with some changes to how you do it. Microwaving will be the fastest and most convenient option, but can dry out your food if you just throw it in and press start.
I recommend getting a cover for your plate or container you’re keeping the boiled potatoes in while it microwaves. Since your food will be covered, a lot of the steam released from the potatoes will be captured and stay on your food. Another added benefit is a cover will stop your food from splattering during heating.
If you’re interested in the other heating methods, they are talked about below.
How To Boil Potatoes
Before you can reheat boiled potatoes, you have to first boil them! Thankfully, boiling potatoes is a very simple process and even an amateur cook can do it!
The steps to boiling potatoes are:
- Rinse and scrub the potatoes – before starting, it’s best to properly clean the potatoes of any grime or crud on their surface. I recommend doing this with any vegetable or fruit you eat.
- Peel potatoes (optional) – If you’re not a fan of the skin of potatoes, then now would be the time to peel them! You can boil potatoes with the skin on though if you don’t mind it.
- Cut potatoes into 1.5-2 inch chunks – To make sure the potatoes boil evenly through, cutting them into 2 inch chunks ensures they cook thoroughly while not overcooking the outside or undercooking the inside.
- Put potato chunks into pot filled with water – The water should cover the potato chunks with 1 inch of water above the potatoes.
- BOIL! – Now over medium heat, boil your potatoes until they reach your desired consistency. The time will vary from as little as 10 minutes to more than 20 minutes depending on the potato and size of the chunks.
That’s it! You’ll have some delicious boiled potatoes ready to eat or be reheated later on!
Other Ways To Reheat Boiled Potatoes
There are other ways to reheat boiled potatoes besides just a microwave and they also provide great tasting results (if done correctly).
The first option besides a microwave is to use an oven. Preheat your oven to 300F and lightly cover the potatoes with butter. Place your potatoes on a baking tray covered with foil and place in the oven for 12-15 minutes.
Another alternative to reheating boiled potatoes, is to use an air fryer. This option is faster than using an oven and will also offer great tasting reheated potatoes. Similar to using an oven, preheat your air fryer to 300F and follow the same steps except only allowing to cook 5-7 minutes.
The final option that works great for reheating potatoes, is to steam them! Using any steamer and steaming until they are reheated to your desired temperature is all you have to do!
What To Eat With Boiled Potatoes
There are tons of great options to eat with reheated boiled potatoes! Pretty much most meats will go great as a main dish such as steak, chicken, or even fish.
The great part of having potatoes in a meal is that the spices and flavors can be tailored to match that of your main dish.
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