Sous Vide Potatoes Temperature Guide
Potatoes are a sous vide sleeper hit: cooked at 183°F they turn buttery and creamy; at 195°F they go fluffier. Either way, they come out evenly cooked through, then a hot pan or fryer finishes them with the crispest crust.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
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- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
For creamy, waxy texture: 183°F for 45-60 minutes. For fluffier: 195°F for 30-45 minutes. Season with salt and butter or duck fat in the bag. The classic finish: pat dry, then fry or pan-roast until golden and crispy — sous vide potatoes crisp beautifully because they're already fully cooked inside. Smashed potatoes work great too.
FAQ
What temperature for sous vide potatoes?
183°F for creamy, 195°F for fluffy — the two classic paths for different textures.
How long do potatoes take?
30-60 minutes depending on size and temperature — small new potatoes are fastest.
How do I get crispy potatoes?
Dry them well after the bath, then pan-roast or fry — pre-cooked potatoes crisp up faster and better than raw.
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A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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