How To Microwave a Potato
Learn with detailed steps how you can easily microwave your potatoes and all the different types of potatoes that can be microwaved.
Ingredients
- Medium to large potato per person
- Olive oil
- Pepper and salt for seasoning
- Extra spices and herbs for flavor (Thyme, oregano, and garlic powder)
- Butter
Instructions
- The first step is always important. It is not really related to the microwaving itself, but rather the potatoes you have. You will need to thoroughly clean the potatoes first from any dirt by washing and scrubbing each potato under the water tap. Remove any bad parts with a knife.
- Use a clean towel to dry each potato.
- You need to make holes in each potato using a fork so that it doesn't go boom in the microwave.
- Time to grease the potatoes up for extra flavor with a sprinkle of olive oil, then season the potato with any spice you would like, salt, and pepper. You can also add some butter on top for more richness.
- Arrange the potatoes on a microwavable plate and place it in the microwave on "High" settings for 5 minutes.
- When the 5 minutes are done, flip each potato so that they can cook equally. It is advised to use a fork when flipping them as the potatoes retain a lot of heat when they are being cooked.
- Return the potatoes back into the oven for extra 3-5 minutes according to the size and number of potatoes in there.
- Once they are cooked enough, add any toppings you prefer, bacon, green onions, or cheese. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Once they are cooked enough, add any toppings you prefer, bacon, green onions, or cheese. Serve and enjoy!