2007-03-23 16:46:07 · 26 answers · asked by kenneth r 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
put it in a bowel and cover it with suran wrap for 3 min.
2007-03-23 16:48:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wash the potato (no soap please LOL); poke it at least halfway through 2-3 times (depending on size) with a fork. Wrap the potato in Saran Wrap (or similar plastic wrap). This will keep the ends from getting hard and keep the moisture in.
Some microwaves have a potato setting. If not, start with 4 minutes at 100% power. Press the sides to see if potato is soft. If not, cook another 1-2 minutes.
You can squeeze the potato before unwrapping for a fluffier texture.
If you are microwaving one of those large baking potatoes, start with 6 minutes. It's better to undercook and add another minute or two than it is to have a hard potato.
2007-03-24 00:33:15 · answer #2 · answered by Jean T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends upon the microwave but most will cook a baked potato within 8- 10 minutes
2007-03-23 23:51:05 · answer #3 · answered by That_ blue_ eyed_ Irish_ lass 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potatoes take about two to three minutes at full power depending on the power of your microwave. Make sure you poke them so they do not explode too.
Microwave powers can be very different. Mine has a lot of power. If you have a small, low powered microwave it will take longer. I also turn my potatoes over half way through. If you like a crisp peel put them under the broiler on low for just a few seconds on each side. Watch them carefully while doing this. They can burn real fast!
2007-03-23 23:49:02 · answer #4 · answered by JAN 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there should be a preset for Baked potato normally it takes about 6 minutes just plop it in the micro well on a dish of course and zap it for about 6 minutes check it by squeezing it if its still hard give it another 3 minutes. You cant over cook a potato in the micro
2007-03-23 23:47:47 · answer #5 · answered by cvegas229 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the newer micorwaves have a potato button. I would start out with 5 minutes at first. If the fork doesn't go in easily I would probably do it for 2 minutes at a time longer until it's done.
2007-03-23 23:49:22 · answer #6 · answered by Mom of Three 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on the size of the potato, 7-10 minutes
2007-03-23 23:48:34 · answer #7 · answered by The French Connection 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a pretty good microwed potato, wash it good skin and all,
put small slice down center,fill with butter,wrap with wet paper towels.
Microwave about 7-8 minutes,depending on microwaves power,mine is 700 watts.
Remove,unwrap,more butter or sour cream,enjoy.
times could very a little
2007-03-23 23:58:01 · answer #8 · answered by writerfour 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it in a plastic bag from the market. Tie the ends together. Put it in the microwave for 10 min. They turn out perfect.
2007-03-23 23:49:56 · answer #9 · answered by Teslajuliet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First puncture holes in the potato with a fork, wrap it in a paper towel and heat for about 8 minutes.
2007-03-23 23:49:04 · answer #10 · answered by lsutiger4god 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 10 - 20 minutes, depending on your microwave
2007-03-23 23:48:39 · answer #11 · answered by Gardener for God(dmd) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋