Did you know that you can make Baked Potatoes in the Microwave?
Sometimes you just want to enjoy a delicious baked potato without all the work. This easy microwave baked potato recipe is the perfect solution. Whether it is really hot outside or you are craving for a baked potato now, you are going to love how easy and delicious this microwaved baked potato really is.
How to make baked potato in microwave easily.
MY LATEST VIDEOSDon’t heat up your kitchen – make Microwave Baked Potatoes!
It takes no effort, you don’t have to heat up your kitchen, and you don’t have to wait over an hour for your potatoes to be done. All you need is potatoes, a paper towel, and a microwave to make delicious potatoes!
Ingredients you need:
- 4 Russet Potatoes (you could buy baking potatoes for the bigger ones if you want)
- a microwave
- any toppings you want for you baked potatoes
How to make baked potato in microwave:
- Wash potatoes thoroughly.
- Poke them with a fork a few times (this is optional, but make me feel better) š
- Place in the microwave – no container needed. I put them on a paper towel, but you don’t have to.
- Cook on high for about 10 minutes.
- Flip each potato (careful it will be hot)
- Cook on high for another 10 minutes.
- They should feel soft to touch when they are done. 20 minutes was plenty with 4 big ones we had. You may need to increase or decrease time a little depending on how many potatoes you are cooking.
Ā See microwave baked potatoes are really that easy!
Don’t forget that you can also make “baked” potatoes in the crockpot – they are just as delicious and won’t heat up your kitchen too.
Speaking of baked potatoes, check out my post 10 Ways to use Leftover Baked Potatoes. Make extras tonight and use them to make other great dinners. š 
Print your Microwave Baked potatoes recipe below:
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- 4 Russet Potatoes (you could buy baking potatoes for the bigger ones if you want)
- a microwave
- any toppings you want for you baked potatoes
- Wash potatoes thoroughly.
- Poke them with a fork a few times (this is optional, but make me feel better) š
- Place in the microwave - no container needed. I put them on a paper towel, but you don't have to.
- Cook on high for about 10 minutes.
- Flip each potato (careful it will be hot)
- Cook on high for another 10 minutes.
- They should feel soft to touch when they are done. 20 minutes was plenty with 4 big ones we had. You may need to increase or decrease time a little depending on how many potatoes you are cooking.
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Check out these other easy side dish recipes:
- How to Steam Broccoli in the Microwave
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
- Easy Parmesan Roasted Zucchini Recipe
- Oven Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
Rachel says
I never knew people actually baked potatoes in the oven until I was an adult. We have always baked them in the microwave. A tip that works well is to wrap them in saran wrap and then poke the fork holes. This seems to help them cook without drying out.