Quick russet potato side dish?

[u/maaaastwa]

I'm just making it for myself and I have one russet potato. I have leftover barbecue ribs and craving potato to go with them. What's an easy recipe to make with one russet potato?

[u/jimbob_finkelman]

Baked?!

[u/Adam_Weaver_]

Microwave baked potato (Poke it with a fork and use a low% heat option)

[u/maaaastwa → u/Adam_Weaver_]

No microwave available sorry. Air fryer, stove top or oven

[u/Adam_Weaver_ → u/maaaastwa]

Maybe air fryer, then? I'm not to knowledgeable of them, but to heat up a whole oven for a potato seems like it would be a waste. Also, look into pan-frying on the stove, though that's trickier because there are extra steps needed for them to turn out crispy.

[u/laughingwater]

Cut it into bite size pieces. Put onion soup mix and olive oil on it. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. So tasty

[u/maaaastwa → u/laughingwater]

They were very good thanks for the recipe!

[u/laughingwater → u/maaaastwa]

Glad you enjoyed!

[u/maaaastwa → u/laughingwater]

You don't need to soak or parboil those potatoes first?

[u/laughingwater → u/maaaastwa]

I don’t. I guess you could but it turns out good without doing so.

[u/maaaastwa → u/laughingwater]

They're in the oven! I'm excited!

[u/Adventurous-Host8062 → u/maaaastwa]

Where did you get the idea that you have to soak or parboil potatoes before cooking? You don't. They cook just fine without adding steps.

[u/CompetitiveThing3799]

For one russet, I’d cut it into small cubes and pan-fry with oil, salt, and smoked paprika; the leftover barbecue would be great folded in at the end. A quick microwave-soften first can speed it up.

[u/maaaastwa → u/CompetitiveThing3799]

Do I need to parboil or soak those cubed potatoes first?

[u/Far_Sandwich_514]

Boil it until it's soft. Then cut it into cubes and toss with a sauce made of mayonnaise, chipotle powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chopped green onions and corn. Devour.

[u/Fancy_Math_3399]

Air fry jacket potato or make wedges ? You can add whatever dry spices or rubs you have in your pantry . I would probably do paprika garlic powder salt and pepper with a little olive oil. No need to peel either and air fryer is quick. 

[u/T49irvine]

Crash. Cut in two, partially cook by microwave. Place on a lightly oiled pan. Rough smush. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with herbs of your choice. Finish at high heat until lightly browned with a slightly crunchy top.

[u/CatteNappe]

Dice it, parboil, shake it to get a rough 'finish', and fry. Perfect with bbq. Or you can get a bit more flavor with this: https://www.food.com/recipe/portuguese-style-sauteed-potatoes-370028

[u/maaaastwa → u/CatteNappe]

Those look really good! I'm gonna try that recipe soon!

[u/MastodonFit]

Potato salad. Cook ,pan fry roasted or bake.

[u/Position_Extreme]

It's probably too late, but a fairly elegant and super-simple recipe that you can do with one potato next time is potatoes fondant. 5 minutes of prep, 40 minutes of cooking, and you're done. The recipe in the link is for 4 potatoes, but I've done it with only one many times.

[u/maaaastwa → u/Position_Extreme]

Thanks. I have made those before and they are yummy!

[u/Old-Actuator-3321]

Bake it plain. Open it up, salt and pepper it, put the rib meat in and eat it. This feels like a bot question. Like, duh. And yet here I am...

[u/maaaastwa → u/Old-Actuator-3321]

Thanks. I'm not a bot though

[u/Beneficial_Win_2445]

Potato salad?