Question: are squishy potatoes safe to eat?
Answer: Are Slightly Soft Potatoes Okay To Cook & Eat? ... Yes, it's OK to bake or boil slightly soft potatoes. I am assuming they don't have large sprouts (if you can knock off the sprouts with your finger or a brush that's fine too). Potatoes are 80% water on average, so some of that moisture drying up is natural.