How Do You Cook Frozen Chopped Potatoes? Quick Tips

How should you cook frozen shredded potatoes? Today, I’ll share the most delicious way to prepare frozen shredded potatoes, helping you save your kitchen crisis!

How Do You Cook Frozen Chopped Potatoes?

There are several ways to cook frozen shredded potatoes, such as using the oven, air fryer, frying pan, or microwave. Each method offers a different flavor, but today I’ll be sharing the air fryer version:

Ingredients:

300g frozen shredded potatoes

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp chili powder

Garlic powder

½ tsp paprika powder

A pinch of salt

Instructions:

Place the frozen shredded potatoes in a large bowl, add all the seasonings, and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.

Use a paper towel to blot off any excess oil on the surface.

Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer, spreading them in a single layer.

Set the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) and cook for 15 minutes. Flip the potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes. Finally, set the temperature to 300°C (572°F) for 20 seconds to brown them.

When you hear a "crunching" sound, it’s done!

Are Frozen Diced Potatoes Pre - cooked?

Frozen diced potatoes typically come in two forms: raw frozen diced potatoes and pre-cooked frozen diced potatoes.

Most retailers freeze fresh potatoes directly after cutting them into cubes. These are raw and need to be cooked through before eating.

Some brands partially or fully cook the diced potatoes before freezing. These are pre-cooked and can be heated directly for a quicker meal, making them perfect for busy days.

Do You Need to Defrost Frozen Potatoes Before Cooking?

Whether or not you need to thaw frozen potatoes depends on the cooking method.

Cooking Without Thawing: If you're short on time or want to retain the potatoes’ texture, you can cook them directly from frozen. You can try these methods:

Air fryer: Place frozen potato fries or cubes in the air fryer, set the temperature to 180°C (350°F), and cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through to get crispy potatoes with a tender interior.

Oven: Spread frozen potato cubes on a baking sheet, spray with a little olive oil, sprinkle with salt and spices, and bake at 220°C (428°F) for 20-30 minutes to make fragrant roasted potatoes.

Pan-frying: Heat a small amount of oil in a pan and fry the frozen diced potatoes until golden on both sides. Then add a little water, cover, and simmer for a few minutes to achieve crispy potatoes.

Thawing Before Cooking: For mashed potatoes or soups, you may want to thaw them first for a smoother texture.

Mashed potatoes: Larger potato pieces can cook unevenly, so it’s best to thaw them first to ensure they cook faster and have a finer texture.

Stews or soups: If the potato cubes are too hard, thawing them first helps them absorb the flavors of the broth more effectively.

How Long to Microwave a Potato from Frozen?

The microwave time for frozen potatoes is usually 4-8 minutes. In general, the heating time will depend on the size and shape of the potatoes, as well as the microwave's power.

For small diced frozen potatoes, heat them for 4-5 minutes.

For whole frozen potatoes, they may need 7-8 minutes. If unsure, poke the potatoes with chopsticks—if they go through easily, they are cooked.

How Long to Cook Frozen Potatoes in Oven?

Baking frozen potatoes in the oven depends on the temperature, size, and shape of the potatoes:

For frozen potato cubes, bake at 220°C (428°F) for about 30-35 minutes. Larger cubes may need 40 minutes. Be sure to flip them halfway for even cooking.

For whole frozen potatoes, bake at 220°C (428°F) for 45-60 minutes. Check with a fork to see if they are tender when pierced.

How Long to Cook Frozen Potatoes in Air Fryer?

The cooking time in the air fryer will depend on the shape and size of the potatoes:

For frozen potato fries, preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F), then cook for about 15 minutes, flipping once or twice during cooking to get crispy fries.

For frozen potato cubes, set the temperature to 180-200°C (350-400°F) and cook for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

For whole frozen potatoes, it takes about 45-60 minutes at 180°C (350°F). Flip them during cooking for even roasting.