Leave potato skins on to keep more fiber and micronutrients

Cook potatoes with the skin on to retain more fiber and micronutrients.

From Jacob ChamingsWatch

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Healthier

Instead of peeling, leave the skin on when chopping and cooking. This keeps more of the potato’s fiber and micronutrients in the final dish.

The short version

Skin-on potatoes keep more fiber and micronutrients.
Skipping peeling saves prep time.

Why it works

The skin contains a meaningful portion of the potato’s fiber and some micronutrients, so removing it reduces those.

Put it to use

Crispy Potato Cubes (Air Fryer)

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