One tip - if you want your potatoes to come out extra "steamy" and have problems with your potatoes drying out, try wrapping the potatoes in plastic wrap before microwaving. The skin doesn't dry out and get crisp, but the inner part comes out the way it does in the oven.
Can raw potatoes be microwaved?
Wash potatoes, cut in half and place in a microwave-safe dish. Dot potatoes with butter. Cover and microwave on high power 8-12 minutes, stirring halfway through.
How do you keep potatoes from getting hard in the microwave?
If you're using an older microwave without a revolving plate and find that your potato is developing hard spots before it's cooked all the way through, try rotating it (not just flipping it) a couple times during the cooking process so it cooks evenly all over.
What do you need to do to any potato before cooking?
Tip – brush or toss potato pieces lightly in health-healthy oil such as olive or almond oil before cooking to promote browning and to add flavor. Possible Add-ins – try adding seasoning salt, or dried herbs to the mixture before cooking to create you very own special taste profile.
Should you poke holes in potatoes before microwaving?
Don't Forget to Poke These little holes allow steam to escape while the potato is cooking. Forget to poke, and your potato could end up exploding in your microwave from the pent-up steam. It's both messy and a serious dinner let-down.
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