Q&A for How to Cook a Sweet Potato in the Microwave

Not necessarily - you can put it in a bowl with a little bit of water, cover it with a plate, and then microwave it and it will cook.

No, and even if fire were a risk with microwaving paper towels, the steam from the potato would keep the paper towel damp enough to avoid that.

Place foil on the bottom and rap it to cover the entire potato. It takes at least 45 minutes to make but the flavor and seasoning brings out quality of the potato. The time is so worth it.

The instructions are for cooking in a microwave on high. For a convection oven this depends on the size of the potatoes, whether or not you want to cut them, and how long you want to cook them for - it's easiest to look up a complete recipe.