Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for peanut potatoes
Best swap for peanut potatoes: Fingerling potatoes, 1:1; similar small size and waxy texture.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Peanut Potatoes?
The best swap for Peanut Potatoes is Fingerling Potatoes, 1:1; similar small size and waxy texture. Another option is New Potatoes, 1:1; halve if large; waxy and tender. The table below also lists Yukon Gold Potatoes, 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Fingerling potatoes | 1:1; similar small size and waxy texture |
| New potatoes | 1:1; halve if large; waxy and tender |
| Yukon Gold potatoes | cut into chunks; buttery flavor, holds shape well |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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