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How to bake a potato in the microwave?

How to bake a potato in the microwave?

Answer

Wash the potato and pierce it several times with a fork. Place it on a microwave-safe plate.

Microwave on high for about 5 minutes for a medium potato, flipping halfway through. If it’s still firm, continue microwaving in 1-minute increments until tender when squeezed.

Let it rest for 1 minute before cutting open so the steam finishes cooking it.

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