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How to bake a potato in a microwave oven?

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Cook on full power in the microwave for 5 minutes. Turn over, and continue to cook for 5 more minutes. When the potato is soft, remove from the microwave, and cut in half lengthwise. read more

Scrub your potatoes with a brush under running water, then dry them off. With a fork, stab each potato in the center once, then flip it over and stab it on the other side. This is to allow steam to vent as the potato cooks. Microwave the potatoes on high for five to six minutes. read more

Wrapping a baked potato in foil while baking keeps the skin soft, but it may also make the potato mushy. If you want a softer skin, skip the oil step. If you are baking other items that need a different oven temperature, adjust the baking time of the potatoes. read more