Fastest way to cook a baked potato?
Baked potatoes are great as everyone knows but what is fastest way to cook them (obviously preserving the taste).
Normally I do about 10 minutes in the microwave and then in the oven till the top starts to crisp.
But is there a better way?
Best Answer
Grilling / broiling the potato after it comes out of the microwave is quicker than baking it and achieves the same crispy outside.
If you really prefer them baked though, you can speed this up by inserting a large metal skewer into the potato while it's in the oven
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How do you speed up a baked potato?
While oven heats, scrub potatoes under cold water, dry with a towel and pierce a few times on each side with a fork. Place potatoes on a microwavable plate and microwave for 6 minutes, turning halfway through the process.How do restaurants bake potatoes so fast?
Restaurants make baked potatoes quickly by baking them in advance and holding them in warming equipment until they are served. They keep the potatoes fresh by rotating out a new round of potatoes regularly to ensure they are always perfect.Can I microwave a potato before baking?
While microwaving to completely cook the potato will result in a soft and mealy Russet, cooking in the microwave for just 5 to 6 minutes before placing in the oven keeps the potato's original texture.How long does it take to bake a potato at 400?
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the potatoes in a bowl with the oil, salt, and pepper until completely coated. Place on a baking sheet and bake until fork tender, about 45 minutes.More answers regarding fastest way to cook a baked potato?
Answer 2
Microwave would be your best bet. Don't forget to poke holes in it first.
Here's a step by step instruction guide: http://www.wikihow.com/Bake-a-Potato-in-the-Microwave
Answer 3
I am normally all about cooking things quickly, but in the case of baked potatoes, that's a mistake. Even the standard recipes you can find don't cook them long enough. Oil, salt, wrap in aluminum foil, and bake at 425F for two hours. Yes. Really. You'll get a lovely taste (due to caramelization, dessication, etc.) that these microwave recipes can't manage.
Answer 4
Microwave is fastest. It doesn't match the tender skin you get from wrapped in foil and stuck on a grill, but it's convenient enough I still use it most of the time.
Answer 5
Microwave is by far the fastest way.
I only like to cook my baked potatoes in the microwave if the oven isn't free.
Answer 6
Pre-cooking in the microwave while the oven heats works well if you wrap the potato in a layer or two of plastic wrap just after washing it so that it is still damp. I usually try to turn the potato over after 5 minutes to get even baking.
Answer 7
I like to cook the potatoes in the microwave first, and then wrap them in foil and put them on the grill.. This is a great idea to insure that the potato is cooked all the way through and its a great trick if you wrap and have them ready for the grill "before" people come over to eat...
And to people saying cooking at high temps for that long is bad... HA.. We used to throw potatoes right in the embers camping, dig them out a while later, and I have to admit it is the best potato in the world.. And its fun to find the one you missed the next day to see a shell of a potato without anything in the center of it..
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