Only one kind of potato makes them extra crispy.
You probably haven’t given that much thought to which potatoes to use in yourhash browns.
Potato, potahto, right?
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Do you wantextra-crispy potatoes?
Then you need a decent starch content in your potatoes.
Potato varieties also contain different moisture contents, and moisture is the enemy of crispy.
Starchy vs. Waxy Potatoes
There are two main categories of potatoes: starchy and waxy.
Yukon Golds are an all-purpose potato that falls somewhere in the middle of the starch spectrum.
They are, however, ourfavorite spud for mashed potatoes.
Smooth skin will tell you all you gotta know, as far as hash browns are concerned.
What About Sweet Potatoes?
Botanically speaking, potatoes are tubers and sweet potatoes are root vegetables.
