Look, I know you’re thinking, “My grandma kept potatoes in the fridge for 40 years and she’s fine!”
First, grandmas are resilient. They survived lead paint and lawn darts. Second, your grandma probably cooked them immediately after pulling them out.
Can Potatoes Be Kept In The Refrigerator | Naked Grapefruit
There is a tiny loophole here. If you live in a sweltering climate—like Arizona in July—the fridge might be safer than a 90°F pantry.
But only as a last resort. Like, “I have no other cool, dark place” resort. And you have to cook them that day. No storing for a week.
The Exception: Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are drama queens. They hate the fridge even more than white potatoes.
Cold temps give them a hard, white core that never softens. It’s called “hardcore.” No, I’m not joking.
Store sweet potatoes in a cool pantry, not a cold fridge. Let them be dramatic in peace.
