Are these potatoes useable?

[Candaceowens]

I was going to make a roast yesterday and I peeled and chopped all the potatoes in the morning. Then we ended up going out so I put them in a bowl of cold water in the fridge and covered it. Would they be fine for dinner tonight or will the texture be ruined? Getting varying info when I google.

I would be happy to use them, I often prepare potatoes the evening before for tea the next day when I know I have a busy day coming up. As long as the water covers them so they are not exposed to the air they always seem fine.

🤔 I would think that the water (now cloudy) has taken a lot of the Starch out... but if they look & smell ok I would use them. Probably as mush potatoes rather than roasties.
Disclaimer: no idea what missing starch does to potatoes taste & firmness.

They will be absolutely fine.

There's tips online to soak potatoes first for air fryer chips. I love roasties are different but might even make them crisper.