How long does it take to microwave a bakede potato?
2006-11-05 08:06:08 · 18 answers · asked by jakers 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
"When using a 1200 Watt microwave, set the timer to 3:00 for a very small potato; set it to 4:30 for a medium-sized potato; and set it to 6:00 for a large potato. Huge potatoes require 7 to 8 minutes."
It wouldn't really be a "baked" potato; but here's information on microwaving one: http://www.wikihow.com/Bake-a-Potato-Using-a-Microwave
2006-11-05 08:07:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It usually depends on the size of the potato. Your microwave has a button on it for potatos that will allow you to choose the settings in accordance to the size of the potato.
Small = 2-3 minutes
Med = 4-5 minutes
Large = 5-6 minutes
2006-11-05 09:16:27 · answer #2 · answered by Stefanie K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the potato and prick some holes in it with a fork so it doesnt explode in the microwave. Then take a square of paper towel and wrap the potato in it and put it in a microwave safe container or even just on the turntable will be fine as long as you leave a space between each potato. Set the microwave on high for ten (10) minutes and enjoy.
2006-11-05 08:13:21 · answer #3 · answered by dragonrider707 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for a large bake potato:
wrap in a paper towel
microwave for 7 minutes
turn over and microwave for 6 minutes
turn over and microwave for 4 minutes
if the potato is soft then it is done if not continue to microwave every 3 minutes turning over each time until the potato is soft to squeeze.
i cooked one last night!
2006-11-05 08:35:10 · answer #4 · answered by lou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medium potato about 3 minutes per potato. Check by sticking a fork in the center.
Large potato - about 4 minutes.
2006-11-05 08:18:48 · answer #5 · answered by May I help You? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well... I got to this question too late... 4-8 minutes depending on size.
What I miss is the 1980's store in the shopping mall "One Potato-Two Potato" !! They had MONSTER Idaho Spuds served with a number of different toppings: cheese and ham, chili and cheese, turkey and cheese, bacon and cheese, veggies, sour cream... ah yummy !!
Back then I worked at Macy's over Christmas Break, and often took my dinners there.
2006-11-05 08:21:13 · answer #6 · answered by mariner31 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the size, most microwaves have a button for potatoes
2006-11-05 08:07:21 · answer #7 · answered by Dianna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on size of course. Cut a deep cross on top after scrubbing it in cold water. Stick it in on full blast for three minutes. Squeeze it (covered with a cloth) and if it is not soft enough, give it another two minutes. Try again. Add a little butter or cheese in the now open cross and give it another minute. It should now be Delicious. Do not use any salt until it is completed................... and be careful, it will be extremely hot.
2006-11-05 08:12:12 · answer #8 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bout 20 minutes depends on the size of the potato
2006-11-05 09:09:58 · answer #9 · answered by devil_queen_biatch14 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
about 2 minutes to 3.
2006-11-05 08:07:46 · answer #10 · answered by Claudia D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋