How to cook potatoes in the microwave, roasted and crispy like they were oven-baked? It only takes 15 minutes with the right method.
But how good are oven-baked potatoes? I could eat them every day!
But not anymore, I’ll surprise you! By using a microwave and a crisp plate, we will cook them in just 15 minutes.
Make sure you have the ‘crisp’ function that almost all new microwaves have.
It’s the same mode that air fryers use today.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Microwave
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 121.13 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 18.39 (g) of which sugars 0.88 (g)
- Proteins 2.23 (g)
- Fat 4.77 (g) of which saturated 0.69 (g)of which unsaturated 0.05 (g)
- Fibers 2.19 (g)
- Sodium 977.38 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Cooking Potatoes in the Microwave
- 14 oz potatoes (white-fleshed)
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- to taste salt
- to taste rosemary (or thyme, bay leaf)
What You Need to Cook Potatoes in the Microwave
- 1 Crisp Plate Crisp Plate
- 1 Microwave Microwave
Procedure for Cooking Potatoes in the Microwave
Cut the potatoes into cubes and rinse them in very cold water for a few seconds. This helps them lose some starch and become crispy when cooked.
Dry them well with a kitchen towel.
Place them on the crisp plate in a single layer, without overlapping, and season with extra virgin olive oil and salt. Stir and put them in the microwave on crisp mode for 5/7 minutes.
After this time, take them out of the microwave, stir again, and add the garlic clove and the chosen herbs.
Put them back in the microwave on crisp mode for another 10 minutes.
You can watch the video on Instagram to see the procedure
Our potatoes are ready and they are delicious. Serve them immediately 🙂
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I really get crispy roasted potatoes using just the microwave?
Yes, definitely, but there’s a little trick!
To achieve crispy potatoes, it’s important to use the crisp plate (if your microwave supports it) or cook the potatoes already seasoned with oil and cut into small pieces, as instructed in the recipe, turning them halfway through cooking. Alternatively, a brief finishing with the grill helps achieve browning.How can I store leftover microwave-cooked potatoes?
Store them in the fridge and reheat them well!
Microwave-baked potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To keep them crispy when reheating, it’s better to use the microwave grill, a non-stick pan, or a traditional oven for a few minutes. Avoid reheating them with just the standard microwave, as they will become soggy.
