Graham Harden wrote:
>
> Potatoes should not be stored cold. The starches are converted to sugars
> and while the cold will prevent organisms attacking the sugars, it does mean
> that the potato softens prematurely and you certainly can't use them for
> frying as the sugars caramelise, turning black and a little bitter.
>
> If you have potatoes like this, they do however saute rather nicely, the
> sweetness is very pleasant with a light cooking in a buttered pan.


I never fry potatoes; my method works just fine for me.
The potatoes taste fresher & stay crisp.
It may depend on how cold the individual fridge is.
My potatoes last far longer chilled in the fridge
than at room temp around here.

Minteeleaf