How to Microwave Potatoes in Plastic Wrap

You can microwave a potato in minutes using plastic wrap.

Americans eat 126 pounds of potatoes per person each year, according to the Iowa Department of Health's Pick a Better Snack program. Whether mashed, cut, sliced or fried, potatoes can be served in many forms. The Russet potato is the preferred spud when it comes to making baked potatoes. You can heat up a Russet or other potato in the microwave in no time, using only plastic wrap and a fork.

Things You'll Need

• Washed potato
• Microwave safe plastic wrap
• Microwave safe bowl
• Fork

Instructions

1. Place the washed potato in a microwave safe bowl. Choose a bowl that is deep enough to allow at least 1 inch of space between the potato and the plastic wrap that will cover the bowl.

2. Cover the bowl with microwave safe plastic wrap. Poke a small hole in the plastic wrap.

3. Microwave the potato on high for 8 minutes. Remove the bowl from the microwave and carefully turn back one corner of the plastic wrap to release steam.

4. Pierce the potato with a fork to check its tenderness.

References

• Iowa Department of Public Health: Pick a Better Snack: Potatoes
• Chefs Line: Microwave Potatoes

Resources

• Idaho Potato Commission: Recipes