As a rule of thumb, russets take slightly longer to cook than sweet potatoes. But your cooking method makes a difference in cooking times – sometimes russets and sweet potatoes can cook in the same amount of time.
What takes longer to boil sweet potatoes or potatoes?
Boiling, steaming and mashing You can boil or steam sweet potatoes in the same way as ordinary potatoes, except that the cooking time will be a little less.
Do potatoes and sweet potatoes take the same time to cook?
To guarantee both kinds of potatoes are done at the same time, prep the Yukon Golds first and put them in the oven while prepping the sweet potatoes. The ten minute start time will guarantee nicely browned Yukon Golds and tender sweet potatoes.
Do sweet potatoes take less time to boil?
Boiling Whole Sweet Potatoes Boil whole for 30-50 minutes. This largely depends on the size of the potato. Smaller ones will be done faster, larger potatoes may take a bit longer.
Which potatoes take longer to boil?
Some people prefer to boil their potatoes whole, while others prefer to cut the vegetables into pieces before boiling. Smaller potatoes (like red gold) will cook faster whole—about 15-20 minutes in boiling water. Larger potatoes (like russet) take a little more time—about 20-30 minutes.
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