Those little pointy sprouts shooting out of the end? They’re not alien tentacles. They’re just the potato trying to grow a new plant. It’s kind of sweet, actually—like a tiny green rebellion.
You can peel them off and still use the potato, as long as it’s firm and not shriveled. But if the sprouts are long and tangled, or if the potato itself has gone soft, say goodbye with gratitude and maybe a tiny salute.
