Baking Potato in Microwave

[karl78]

OK I got the white 'baking' potatoes at the store. I know cooking times vary but can someone give me a general idea how to cook these. Do I have to poke holes in them?

 

[spockafina]

fork them, wrap in a paper towel, and microwave - depending on the size - 2-4 minutes per side

 

[Fil]

P.S., my fitness friends keep telling me to go with small red potatoes over white potatoes. I think because they have a greater fiber-to-starch ratio.

 

[McCarley]

Red potatoes are better for you (so my wife tells me, I think she just likes the flavor), and yeah - poke holes, 2 min, flip, 2 min, flip, possible 1 minute, flip, possible 1 minute - in the last 2 minutes you need to be careful not to overcook.

 

[Fil]

fork them, wrap in a paper towel, and microwave - depending on the size - 2-4 minutes per side

I've heard a wet paper towel works better, too. Microwaves affect moisture, so this helps cook it, apparently.

 

[spockafina]

I've heard a wet paper towel works better, too. Microwaves affect moisture, so this helps cook it, apparently.

yeah, it tastes better (doesn't dry out as much) if the paper towel is moist

 

[McCarley]

I use that trick with chicken all the time.

 

[karl78]

Thanks guys