This is how long to cook a baked potato in the microwave until tender and fluffy is here. It’s the fastest and best way to make baked potatoes without foil and how to get crispy skin too when it is done shared below.
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- How to Bake a Sweet Potato in the Microwave
- What’s the Fastest Way to Cook a Baked Potato?
- Tips for Success
- How to Get Crispy Potato Skins After Microwaving
- Baked Potato in the Microwave Recipe
- Vegetable Recipes for Microwave You’ll Love
- Can you boil potatoes in the microwave?
- What are some good things to put on a baked potato?
This is kinda’ a game changer. If you are living in a tight space or need a really fast and fat free side dish this is it. No need to preheat a machine you can just pop them and in less than 10 minutes it’s done to fluffy! Just one of our favorite microwave recipes on our site.
How to Bake a Sweet Potato in the Microwave
If you don’t have the ability of Baking a Potato in a Convection Oven, you can do it this way with brown russets or to microwave sweet potatoes too. The larger they are the longer it will take, obviously. The #1 trick is to poke all the way around the outside with a fork for the steam to escape. #2 is to run a paper towel under cool water and wrap the washed tater inside to keep it moist.
What’s the Fastest Way to Cook a Baked Potato?
Microwaving a baked potato is the fastest way to cook it, but keep in mind that it may result in a softer skin compared to baking it in the oven. If you have more time, baking it in the oven is a good option to get a crispy skin.
Tips for Success
Cover the bowl with a lid that is safe used this way, or plastic wrap. If using saran wrap, make sure to leave a small vent for steam to escape. Microwave on high power for 5-7 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Carefully remove the bowl and drain the water.
Season the potatoes as desired and serve. While boiling potatoes in the microwave is possible, it can take longer than boiling them on the stove because the microwave may not heat the water as efficiently. Boiling potatoes on the stove is generally faster and more efficient.
How to Get Crispy Potato Skins After Microwaving
But wait…..if you want to crisp the skins first I would recommend air frying potatoes sprayed with olive oil topped with salt. Set to 400 degrees for 3-4 minutes or until outsides shrivel and get crispy.
Baked Potato in the Microwave Recipe
Equipment
- 1 microwave
- 4 paper towels
- 1 fork or knife
Ingredients
- 1-4 large potatoes, washed
- 1 pinch salt and pepper, when finished
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the outer skins. Prick the outsides several times with a fork or knife to to allow steam to escape while cooking, sprinkle skins with salt. Wrap each one inside 1-2 wet papers rolled up all the way around to keep it moist.
- Microwave the on high power for about 7-8 minutes for a medium potato. If you have a larger one, you may need to increase the cooking time by a few minutes. Turn over halfway, so 3-4 minutes per side usually does the trick
- Check insides for doneness by inserting a fork or knife into the center. If it slides in and out easily, the center is cooked.If the middle is not fully cooked to tender, return it to the plate to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Vegetable Recipes for Microwave You’ll Love
This is a great way to microwave carrots too I tell you. I love it also because for making this like microwaving brussel sprouts you don’t smell them as much.
Overall, microwaving will give you the texture of pressure cooker baked potatoes. The quickest way to get them tender. It is a convenient and efficient way to cook, especially if you’re short on time or don’t have access to an oven.
Can you boil potatoes in the microwave?
It is possible to boil potatoes in the microwave, but it’s not the most efficient method as it can take longer than boiling them on the stove. You have to start off by washing and peeling the skins off. Cut them into small, evenly sized pieces. Place the cubed pieces in a microwavable bowl and add enough water to cover them. You can do this with russets or sweet potatoes.
There is a trick to the microwave baked potato recipe. It’s a must in order to keep it safe for you and your machine too. With a small or large potato you need to make sure you make holes in the potato with a knife or fork, always!! Take a peek at our step-by-step guide and there is a printable recipe card at the bottom as well you can keep handy;
What are some good things to put on a baked potato?
There are many delicious potato toppings you can put on a brown or Instant Pot red baked potato. Here are some popular options: butter or margarine can enhance its flavor and richness, that is the basic. Sour cream is another classic topping for to add creaminess and tanginess. Dice and sprinkle in some chives or green onions for a fresh and savory add on.
Sprinkling shredded cheese can add a delicious gooeyness and saltiness with crumbled bacon bits is a fave around here. Topping with our 5 ingredient chili can provide a hearty and spicy flavor.
Have leftovers?? I hate wasting food too. Wrap in foil and save in the fridge. When you are ready you should reheat baked potato in air fryer so you can stuff, dice or mash them again.
During my college years living in a dorm, I became skilled at making microwave baked potatoes. Although my husband prefers oven-baked potatoes, I still use the microwave to speed up the process and then finish them in the oven. But, let’s keep this our little secret.
lol….the best kitchen hack