Potatoes in the microwave

Potatoes are the most common vegetable and can be prepared in hundreds of different ways. The fastest and easiest way to cook potatoes deliciously is to bake them in the microwave. We have collected in this article 10 different ways to cook potatoes in the microwave.

How to cook potatoes in a plastic bag in the microwave in 5 minutes?

Everyone has used baking bags at least once; they are very convenient. However, if a special bag is not at hand, then you can use a regular cellophane (plastic) bag to cook potatoes in the microwave.

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   How to quickly cook potatoes in the microwave? Peel the potatoes, wash them and cut them into medium-sized slices. Place in a plastic bag.
2. 
   Add vegetable oil to the bag of potatoes.
3. 
   Add salt, dill and pepper mixture to the bag.
4. 
   Seal the bag and shake until the spices evenly coat the potatoes.
5. 
   Make several holes in the top of the bag with a toothpick.
6. 
   Place the bag of potatoes on a flat plate and microwave for 8-9 minutes.
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   Then carefully cut the bag and remove the cooked potatoes.
8. 
   Serve cooked potatoes as a side dish for meat and fish dishes.

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How to cook potatoes in a sleeve in the microwave?

A quick and easy way to cook delicious potatoes is to bake them in the microwave. You will need a regular baking bag, salt and hot spices.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Cooking time: 5 minutes.

Servings: 2.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes – 4 pcs.
• Vegetable oil – 1 tbsp.
• Garlic pepper - to taste.
• Mixture of peppers - to taste.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground paprika - to taste.
• Dried basil - to taste.
• Khmeli-suneli - to taste.
• Bay leaf – 1 pc.

Cooking process:

1. Peel, wash and cut the potatoes into small cubes.

2. Add salt and spices to the potatoes to taste, stir.

3. Pour in vegetable oil.

4. Stir the potatoes well to distribute the spices evenly and place the potatoes in a baking bag. Seal the edges of the bag.

5. Make several punctures on top of the bag and place it in the microwave for 5 minutes, set the microwave power to 800 W.

6. Carefully remove the finished potatoes from the bag and serve hot on the table.

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How to cook jacket potatoes in the microwave?

You can quickly and easily cook potatoes in the microwave. Why are jacket potatoes considered one of the most delicious options?Firstly, the skin prevents the vegetable from drying out inside, and secondly, the potatoes turn out soft and crumbly.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Servings: 4.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes – 600 gr.
• Water – 50 ml.
• Vegetable oil – 20 ml.
• Bay leaf – 1 pc.
• Parika – 0.5 tsp.
• Herbal mixture – 1 tsp.
• Ground garlic – 1 tsp.
• Thyme – 3 pcs.
• Parsley - for serving.
• Onions - for serving.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground pepper - to taste.

Cooking process:

1. Wash the potatoes and dry them with napkins.

2. Place the tubers in a glass bowl and grease them with vegetable oil. Then sprinkle with salt and dry spices.

3. Pour a small amount of water into a bowl. During baking, the water will evaporate, causing the potatoes to become softer.

4. Cover the container with a lid and place it in the microwave. Set the microwave power to maximum and cook the potatoes for 10 minutes.

5. Check the potatoes are done. Serve the potatoes hot with herbs and onions.

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French fries in the microwave in 5 minutes

Microwaved French fries turn out just as good as deep-fried ones. But it contains less carcinogens and fat. You will learn how to cook delicious French fries yourself in the microwave from our recipe.

Cooking time: 25 min.

Cooking time: 15 minutes.

Servings: 1.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes – 1-2 pcs.
• Vegetable oil – 1 tbsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Ground red pepper - to taste.

Cooking process:

1. Wash and peel the potatoes.

2. Cut the potatoes into thin oblong pieces. Blot excess moisture from potatoes on paper towels.

3.Place the potatoes in a large bowl, add vegetable oil, salt and ground pepper, mix well.

4. Place the prepared potatoes on a flat dish and place them in the microwave. Bake the potatoes for 5-6 minutes, then flip them over and cook the other side for another 5 minutes. Set the microwave power to maximum.

5. Serve the potatoes immediately after cooking, while they are crisp.

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Quick recipe for new potatoes in the microwave

When the young potato season is in full swing, it becomes the most popular side dish. We would like to share with you an express method for preparing delicious new potatoes in the microwave.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Servings: 2.

Ingredients:

• Young potatoes – 300 gr.
• Water – 2 tbsp.
• Butter – 1 tsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Greens - for serving.

Cooking process:

1. Wash the potatoes well and peel them in any convenient way.

2. Place the potatoes in a glass dish and pour in a couple of tablespoons of water. Cover the pan with a lid and place it in the microwave for 4 minutes on high microwave power.

3. Wash and chop the greens.

4. Remove the potatoes from the microwave, add a piece of butter and salt to taste, stir and microwave for another 1-2 minutes.

5. Sprinkle the finished potatoes with chopped herbs, mix gently and serve.

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Whole potatoes in the microwave

To get delicious jacket potatoes you need to spend about half an hour, but to get it done faster, you can use the microwave. Potatoes are baked dry in just 10 minutes.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Servings: 1.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes – 4 pcs.
• Salt - to taste.
• Olive oil - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Butter – for serving.

Cooking process:

1. Wash the potatoes well and pat dry with paper towels. Prick each tuber with a fork 4-5 times on each side. This is necessary so that the peel does not crack during baking.

2. Brush the potatoes with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Place the potatoes in a microwave-safe dish. Place the potatoes in the microwave and bake on full power for 3-4 minutes.

3. After this, turn the potatoes over and microwave for another 5 minutes.

4. Check the potatoes for doneness by piercing them with a fork; if necessary, return them to the microwave for another 1-2 minutes.

5. Before serving, cool the potatoes a little, cut the tubers in half, add butter and, for example, stewed vegetables or meat.

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Potato chips in the microwave

If you have a party or an outing coming up, prepare crispy homemade chips for a snack. The chips will be completely natural; in addition to potatoes, they will only contain the spices you choose.

Cooking time: 30 min.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Servings: 2.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes – 3 pcs.
• Spices - to taste.
• Salt - to taste.
• Vegetable oil – 1 tsp.

Cooking process:

1. Wash and peel the potatoes.

2. Dry the peeled potatoes with paper towels and cut them into thin slices with a special knife.

3. Cover a flat microwave-safe plate with parchment and grease it with vegetable oil.

4. Place potato wedges on a plate, sprinkle them with salt and spices.

5.Place the plate with potatoes in the microwave, bake the chips at 700 W for 3-4 minutes. Do this for all the chopped potatoes.

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Delicious country-style potatoes in the microwave

Country-style potatoes are a wonderful side dish that can be found even in the most expensive restaurant. The potatoes are cut into wedges and baked with lots of aromatic spices until the outside is crispy and the inside is soft and juicy.

Cooking time: 25 min.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Servings: 4.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes – 8 pcs.
• Ground paprika – 1 tbsp.
• Salt – 0.5 tsp.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Water – 80 ml.
• Garlic – 4 teeth.
• Vegetable oil – 1.5 tbsp.
• Greens - for serving.

Cooking process:

1. It is best to use new potatoes for this recipe. Peel it, wash it and cut it into slices of approximately the same size.

2. Add salt, spices and vegetable oil to the potatoes, mix well.

3. Pour warm water into the mold, cover with a lid and microwave for 10-12 minutes at 800W.

4. After this, add chopped garlic to the potatoes and mix gently.

5. Country-style potatoes are ready, serve them with fresh herbs and sour cream.

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A simple and delicious recipe for potatoes with cheese in the microwave

Everything ingenious is simple! Even a schoolchild can cope with cooking potatoes with cheese in the microwave. This dish with great taste and creamy aroma can be served on its own or as a side dish.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Servings: 2.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes – 500 gr.
• Butter – 20-30 gr.
• Salt - to taste.
• Spices - to taste.
• Hard cheese – 50 gr.

Cooking process:

1.Peel the potatoes, wash them, and pat dry with paper towels.

2. Cut the potatoes into wedges of approximately the same size, place them in a mold, sprinkle with salt and spices.

3. Add butter, cover the pan with a lid and bake the potatoes in the microwave at 800W for 8-10 minutes.

4. Then remove the lid, sprinkle the potatoes with grated cheese and cook for another 2 minutes.

5. Serve the potatoes hot immediately after cooking.

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How to bake potatoes with lard in the microwave?

A microwave often helps housewives when they need to cook food quickly. Even ordinary potatoes with lard can be cooked very tasty and beautifully served.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Servings: 2.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes – 3 pcs.
• Lard – 60-80 gr.
• Onion – 1 pc.
• Dill – 1 bunch.
• Salt - to taste.

Cooking process:

1. Wash the potatoes well; young potatoes do not need to be peeled.

2. Cut the potatoes into slices 1 centimeter wide.

3. Make several shallow cuts on each circle.

4. Place the potatoes on a flat dish and add salt to taste.

5. Peel the onions and cut into thin rings. Place one onion ring on top of the potatoes.

6. Place a small piece of lard on top of the onion.

7. Bake the dish in the microwave at 800 W for 10 minutes. Sprinkle the finished potatoes with lard with chopped dill and serve.

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