Can this basket be used for potatoes?
1889145
You could put potatoes in it, but I would think the basket would need to be hung up to let air circulate around them. The holes are 1"x 1" so will let any dirt fall through, if you are bothered by that.
631408
I don't think so. Doing so would probably cause the basket to tip too far forward once any kind of weight is placed in it.
685931
I bought this for my son and the one thing I noticed is that it seemed like the baskets are not as strong as the one that I have had for years that holds a good 12-15 lbs. I put potatoes in the bottom and onions in the middle and fruit in the top. Concerning the new one I would say it would be safe at about 8lbs
74415
Never tried baking potatoes in it but I guess you could. The dials could be confusing for toasting or baking but I haven't found any other units that are better for this price range.
523109
Yes, it is wide enough to grate a potato, however I would choose a food processor for that task. It is perfect for small grating tasks and takes minimal drawer space.
416591
Probably too fine for potato, haven't tried yet but I have a lot of experience with potatoes and this is probably just too thin. It would likely just shred too inconsistently as the plane would get clogged with the starchy flesh.
1891720
No you can not. Not sure how that would be helpful as all the fat, oil or butter would flow through the basket
1116405
The assembly would not be good for french fries as the potato is cut in a downward movement that would only allow for about a 3" french fry. It is a great product and we love it however I would NOT purchase it if my goal was to create French Fries.
826358
No. Too flimsy.Does not do potatoes that are big. May be good for golds and smaller but not good for doing potatoes for french fries. Buy the steel one!! This is plastic!
1063231
No, the capacity of the food shoot will not sustain a potato. You will have to pre-cut them.
1556532
The basket does not sit directly on the bottom, but it's not too far from it either. We've used it for frying a turkey, but we're looking forward to using it for crab/shrimp boils this summer. I would say you could steam in it, too, if you wanted to, but you'd have to refill with water fairly often I think.
950712
Honestly no unless UR potato. Is perfect shape works good but if. Bent or has a "u" shape then it gets stuck -.-
1214904
I don't see why not! It has a good basket. Just use a non abrasive cleaner.
911049
Absolutely yes. That's what it is for. The basket/strainers are just extra pieces.
106129
yes, baskets can be used but they can't be wide or tall. I have my teapot on it and I sometimes use a plate and put my fruit on it. You gave me a good idea about the baskets, I think I will use them, too.
1747840
I don't think so - you'd want a finer mesh. I use a small sieve. This is really for salt or possibly granulated sugar.
1137712
If it were the same size I think you could. Your basket would have to have holes to keep the safety cage on top of it with the closures.