The type of potato you use will depend on the texture you’d like for your shredded potato recipe. A russet potato is more starchy and tends to be crispier when fried. Waxy potatoes, like a red potato or Yukon Gold, hold their shape together better with a balance of creaminess and crispiness, yet not quite as crisp. They have less starch and higher moisture content. Any type of sweet potato is another great option for grating potatoes in a food processor.