how long to you boil potatoes
1 Boil them for about 10 to 15 minutes. 2  As these potatoes do not have to be very soft like the mashed ones, you can test them with a fork after 10 minutes. 3  If they are not soft enough, boil them for 5 more minutes, and then test them. 4  Drain the water and leave them to be cooled.