New potatoes are not a specific variety of spud. They’re simply young, immature potatoes that have been harvested early, before they fully mature. Think of them as the teenager of the potato family—a bit rebellious, very tender, and full of potential.
Because they’re young, their skins are paper-thin and flake off if you rub them the wrong way, like a bad sunburn. And their flesh? It’s waxy, moist, and sweet, not starchy and fluffy like a baking potato. Basically, they’re the potato version of a perfect summer day.