COOKING TIMER
How long to boil cut potatoes
Quick answer
Set the timer for 20–30 minutes.
Covered pan of boiling water · Potatoes cut into similar pieces
Start the timer
20 minutes
Timer has not started.
When it rings: Check the largest piece for fork tenderness.
What this time assumes
Montana State University Extension gives 20–30 minutes for cut potatoes.
Smaller cubes may become tender sooner.
Source and safety check
This is a starting timer, not a substitute for checking doneness, temperature or your appliance instructions. Read the source guidance. For meat, poultry, seafood, eggs and leftovers, use the applicable safe internal temperature rather than time alone. FoodSafety.gov temperature chart.