Q&A for How to Bake a Potato in the Microwave

Yes, that should be an effective method.

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Yes they are, provided you accept that both methods may impact which vitamins, minerals and other nutritious elements are released during the cooking process. Microwaving preserves many water-based nutrients that might be lost during drier baking. However, it is a good idea to use both methods rather than relying solely on one, as that way you can be guaranteed that you get the full range of available nutrients.

Yes, but as it states above, you have to increase the cooking time by two thirds.

This is not recommended, as the inside of the potato will cook unevenly, leaving the two halves of the potato soft. If you were to do this, you might want to consider microwaving it for a shorter amount of time so you don't overcook the potato.

Sometimes microwaves don't heat the underside of a food properly. Plus, the underside might be soggy if you don't, turning it over will distribute the moisture better.

At the same time, that's too many. Separately, yes.

17 minutes per pair. Don't cook more than 2 at a time. So, 68 minutes total. It would be easier to put all 8 in the oven for an hour.

In general, a medium or average uncooked potato would weigh around 375 gm (13.25 oz). It is recommended that you buy potatoes in different sizes and weigh them to get an idea of the weight range, as this will help you to eyeball the potato sizes when shopping in future. Also test various sizes to see which work best in your microwave, then stick to the sizes that cook well and efficiently for your oven.

Potatoes have vitamins C and B6, manganese and many other things your body needs. Also, they are really low in calories. They're also quite delicious if garnished with butter, salt, pepper, sour cream, cheese, broccoli, chives and/or bacon bits. If you're asking why someone would eat one made in the microwave rather than a conventional oven, it's because one may not have time to do it in the oven, living in a place that doesn't have one, or simply doesn't want to heat up the house in warm weather by using it.

Absolutely. You shouldn't need to cook it for more than a minute or two, depending on the brand, size, and power of your microwave. Just keep an eye on it.

Technically, but starchy potatoes like russets taste the best, in my experience. They are very absorbent, which makes them good.

You can. Doing so will prevent the potato from getting dry and potentially from shriveling. But it will also make the skin a lot softer.

Neither. Leave it as it is. The potato already has oil on it, so any extra is unnecessary.

Yes, this is the most effective method.