When you need a quick side dish or light lunch that's ready in minutes, make a Microwave Baked Potato! Versatile, filling, and easy!
Prep Time2 minutesminutes
Cook Time6 minutesminutes
Total Time8 minutesminutes
Ingredients
1large russet potato, scrubbed clean
1 to 2teaspoonsolive oil
¼teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
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Instructions
Poke the potato multiple times with a fork then place it on a microwave safe plate.
Drizzle on the olive oil then sprinkle the salt and pepper on top and rub it around to distribute evenly.
Microwave for 6-8 minutes on high or until a knife slides in easily when pierced in the center of the potato.
Let it cool for 5-10 minutes then slice it open and fluff the middle with a fork and serve with a pat of butter and salt and pepper.
Notes
Storing: Cool the baked potatoes down, and then wrap them tightly (foil works well for this, or you could use plastic wrap if the potatoes are fully cooled). Store in the fridge for 3 - 4 days.
Freezing: It’s not recommended to freeze a leftover baked potato - the freezing and thawing process may turn your tasty spud into a watery mush. However, if you do freeze baked potatoes, be sure to cool them down and wrap them tightly. Reheat them directly from frozen within 3 months or so.
Reheating: I like to reheat baked potatoes in the microwave - it’s fast and easy! Be sure to remove any foil wrapping if you do this. Otherwise, reheat in the oven at 350°F until piping hot all the way through.
Poking Holes in the Potato: It is important to pierce your potato a few times with a fork or knife to make sure it doesn’t explode in the microwave. That would not be fun.
Can I Microwave More Than One Potato? Yes, you can! Add 2 extra minutes to the cooking time for each potato you add. I would not microwave more than four or five medium to large potatoes at one time.
Make them Crispy: If you like a crispy outside, you can microwave the potato first, and then place it into the air fryer for 2 to 3 minutes at 400°F. This will crisp the outside, making it more like a true baked potato while still saving time.