How to Cook Quick Baked Potatoes in the Microwave: Cooking with Kimberly

Web chef, Kimberly Turner, from CookingWithKimb... shares with you this super easy technique for one of your favorite potato recipes...baked potatoes.
The microwave is marvelous for a select handful of things, and this is one of them. Find out how to make them all delicious from the grill afterward too by watching the video.
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[@jvarsall]

I just did this. It was faster, cleaner, cheaper and probably healthier then instant mashed potatoes, which is what I used to cook with my steak. Thanks Kim!!

[@CookingWithKimberly]

+Jeremiah Varsallona No worries! I'm so glad you find this to be a good method. It is quick, isn't it? The potato turns out perfectly. Thank you for stopping by to watch & for leaving a thoughtful comment. Have yourself a lovely weekend. Hope to see you around some more, Jeremiah! Kimberly

[@PurpleVanillaPurple]

Wow!! No sugar coating!! She just kept it real in this entire video. SUBSCRIBED!!!! Great Video Kimberly.

[@CookingWithKimberly]

+Zebadee Rankin Well, thank you sooooo much! I appreciate that, Zebadee! Thanks for stopping by to watch, for subscribing & for leaving such a thoughtful comment. Hope to see you hanging around the channel again. Have yourself a marvelous week, Kimberly

[@PurpleVanillaPurple]

Your welcome! I enjoyed the content! You replied to my comment which makes me ecstatic! Continue making great videos.

[@CookingWithKimberly]

I do my best to get back to everyone, Zebadee Rankin . Time is one thing no one ever gets back in life. So, if someone takes the time out of their day to speak to me, I try to show the same respect back. Happy Holidays to you & yours! Kimberly

[@BarriosGroupie]

Potatoes cooked in a microwave are little different to boiled. That's why nothing beats baking them in an oven

[@CookingWithKimberly]

+Barrios Groupie I'm not sure I agree with you on that one, Barrios. Cooking potatoes in the microwave yields a much drier potato than one that's been boiled. It has more of the texture you're looking for that's closer to those baked in a conventional oven. This is just a shortcut when you don't have time to cook them the full length of time in that oven. Thanks for stopping by & have a marvelous week ahead, Kimberly

[@bbad7709]

I am from India and I had baked potatoes when I was in US for a while. (baked potatoes are not very common in here) I asked my wife to prepare these and she said this cant be done in microwave, but your video helped in making these. Thanks a lot.

[@CookingWithKimberly]

You are more than welcome, valmorgan! I'm glad it was something you enjoyed. Kimberly :)

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Well, thank you very much, Roy. Much appreciated. I hope you have a marvelous Sunday! Kimberly ;)

[@johnaldea9034]

wow I was bent on cooking it in the oven then I saw this ,glad I watched this cause I didn't have to wait a whole hour just to eat thanks Kimberly :)

[@CookingWithKimberly]

+John Aldea This is perfect for just such a time! So glad you found it helpful. Thanks for leaving a thoughtful comment! Have a great night, Kimberly

[@jpatts9999]

Thanks Kimberly nice to know a quick and way to cook potatoes and you presented it so concisely and easy to understand good job.

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Well, thank you very, very much, Jason Patrick ! I appreciate that. Glad you learned a quick way to do it. It works like a charm. Kimberly :)

[@teriaharoni6007]

I like your energy and thanks for the lesson. I'm going to try it today.

[@sammyg.o651]

ive just tried this and it really went well, thx. This saves so much time

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Boy, does it ever, david Sammy ! Thanks for checking us out & leaving a thoughtful comment. Have a great night, Kimberly

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that comment. I'm glad it helped you too... Kimberly :)

[@sophiahope4323]

Hello! Trying to learn how to cook simple easy stuff so I can make my man happy and this was delicious! I've been known to make questionable meals so it was a pleasure to make something good! Thank ya lady!

[@FailmouseBall]

Without microwave I can't survive a dorm life lol

[@danielleobeng2927]

this was really quick and easy. no long intro well done !

[@CookingWithKimberly]

+Dani Od - I'm glad you enjoyed the show & found it helpful! Thanks for stopping by to watch & for your comment. Let us know how your taters turned out! Have a marvelous week, Kimberly

[@samleeroy5638]

this is what i needed !!! simple good and gets to the point !

[@CookingWithKimberly]

+Samuel Le Royer - So glad this was helpful to you! Thanks for stopping by to watch & for your comment! Have a marvelous week ahead! Kimberly

[@CookingWithKimberly]

No doubt! This is a dream way of cooking baked potatoes! I loved this trick in university!!! :)

[@AlabasterSmudge]

Thanks! I don't have a kitchen,only a microwave ,so this came in handy.

[@CookingWithKimberly]

I am so glad to hear it, AlabasterSmudge ! Yes, sometimes it's like that, and you still need to be able to eat! Thanks for watching & leaving such a nice comment. Have a wonderful day, Kimberly :)

[@johnsilva6392]

Love your potatoes recipe!!!!! good tips... You are energetic and good talent for Talk Show.... take care!!!!

[@paulgutiereziii4792]

1rst one on youtube on how to micro a potato so I'm giving it a shot. Here goes nothing.

[@CookingWithKimberly]

You can do it, Paul Gutierez III !!! Let us know how it goes for you. Thanks for watching! Kimberly :)

[@billdiamond1990]

Thanks a lot for that,I'm a bodybuilder and I don't have so much time,that was exactly what I need.Greets from Greece

[@CookingWithKimberly]

billdiamond1990 Then, this recipe would be great for you, for sure. I'm glad you found it. Thanks for watching...Greetings from Canada.Kimberly

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Thanks for watching,@i Nuhq!

[@goatotm1391]

Sooo good thank you

[@CookingWithKimberly]

I'm so glad you liked the recipe & it worked for you, KiiDz TooQuicKK ! Have a great Sunday!

[@CookingWithKimberly]

No doubt, Jake! You can certainly do sweet potatoes in the microwave just the same, and they turn out delicious as well. Thanks so much for the tip! Come back by anytime, Kimberly :)

[@lilygruno6598]

Thank you.

[@eurabio]

Underrated channel, hope you grow even more.

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Thank you - I appreciate that! Have a marvelous day! Kimberly

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Great info, valmorgan! Thank you... Yes, they have some really cool varieties of potatoes now, don't they. The potato does have an interesting history. People have no idea what has happened to allow some of our foods to be here today...Wow! Have an absolutely marvelous weekend, Val! Kimberly :)

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Wow!!! That's amazing! and that's my goal too! Cooking shouldn't be boring or complicated...You're just trying to eat, man. :) I'm glad you enjoy my show...Truly!

[@RizajenGomezLeonard]

I am doing like this right now while watching your video but I am using butter instead of oil.

[@davons3799]

This was the best recipe ever

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Sexy Beast LOL...Maybe not the best, but for sure helpful when you have no time to cook. Have a lovely weekend & thanks for watching, Kimberly

[@Aria17m]

This is a good video Thank you💜 Even tho it was posted a few years ago, I was looking for a video of how to make a potato in a microwave because I don't have a kitchen in the studio room I'm living. All I got is a rice cooker and a microwave and have to make miracles n them 😅

[@texas.latina89]

absolutely love you!! thanks for the quick easy vid!!!

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Well, thank you so much, cindy rodriguez , for the compliments & for watching! So glad this show helped you! I wish you a beautiful Holiday season with many blessings! Have a great night, Kimberly

[@Pinkierabbit4]

Kimberley I cooked my potato in the microwave for 10 minutes as you advised and it came out hard not soft and fluffy. I stabbed it multiple times as you did and I washed it. What did I do wrong?

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Nothing. Every potato is a different size & density. Just keep cooking it a few minutes at a time, until it's done. No big deal. :)

[@joeyflores5315]

Ima try this for this Sunday NFL Games :) Hopefully they come out great

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Oh, they will...So easy...This is an awesome way to do them, and sooo much faster... Hope you enjoy! Happy Tailgating, ***** ! Kimberly :)

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Thank you so much, Bilal. I appreciate that! I hope you're eating deliciously out there. :)

[@Tyler2Wheel]

Awesome thanks!

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Hey, you're very welcome, BoGuSknowsBeSt !

[@philsackett7341]

I like your style Miss Kimberly. :)

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Gosh, Thanks, Phil!!! :)

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Well, thank you so very much, Avi. I really appreciate that. I hope you like the recipe & you'll see just how much faster & easier this method is... Come back by anytime, Kimberly :)

[@wwickedsunnyy]

So you can eat them right away out of the microwave, i.e. without throwing them on the grill? Thanks!

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Yes, absolutely, wwickedsunnyy ! The grill is just for some extra flavor & color, etc, but the potatoes can be eaten right out of the microwave. Kimberly :)

[@wwickedsunnyy]

Thank you very much.

[@CookingWithKimberly]

No problem! :)

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Thanks, naum900. I'm glad you're going to try this one too. Kimberly

[@snoopdawg67]

you should have your own cooking show... fun grilling !!

[@CookingWithKimberly]

LOL, snoop dawg ! Much appreciated. You're watching one of my shows now! If you have Roku @ home on your television, I'm a featured show on iFood TV. Check it out! Kimberly CookingWithKimberly.com

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Hey, Sophia! No worries at all...I'm so glad they turned out, and they are quick & easy...You should be cooking these for forever! :) Come back by anytime, girl! Kimberly ;)

[@8KrepE7]

So much energy! thanks for this recipe

[@nrmdm]

Are you using sunflower oil because of the high temp? Will it start smoking more if I use olive oil?

[@CookingWithKimberly]

You can certainly use olive oil - it has a nice high smoke point. I reckon I used it on this day simply because I had it available. Thank you for stopping by to watch & for your questions! Have a marvelous weekend, Kimberly

[@NicR94]

So much energy!

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Thanks, NicR94 , for watching! Have a wonderful weekend, Kimberly

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Well, thank you so much! I reallllly appreciate that, Glue! Much appreciated. Come back by anytime! Hope you're having a marvelous weekend! Kimberly ;)

[@aizenkent2710]

thx, can you put a link in the description for the marinated steak?

[@CookingWithKimberly]

+Aizen Kent - Looks like you found dinner! Yes, thank you for bringing my attention to that - the steak post had the incorrect link in the description. I've since changed it. Here is the link: cookingwithkimberly.com/how-to-marinate-sirloin-tip-steak/ Thanks for that! Have a lovely evening, Kimberly

[@CookingWithKimberly]

You're more than welcome!

[@silvereagle2061]

Actually the easiest thing on the planet to do is to breath. The planet supplies all the oxygen, but the second easiest thing to do is microwave a potato.

[@CookingWithKimberly]

LOL! No doubt, Robert Dambeck ! Have a wonderful Sunday. Thanks for watching, Kimberly

[@Four_xz]

XD

[@ZIGGYBALLS13]

thank you kimberly

[@CookingWithKimberly]

You are more than welcome, stevenash1386 ! Thank you for watching. Enjoy your weekend, Kimberly

[@MichieTu]

Thanks! This helped a lot especially since I'm a noob at making food XD

[@jazzymine3645]

Do u have to put it on the bbq or can u just eat it out of the microwave?

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Hi, Jazzymine 〈3 ! You can eat that potato straight out of the microwave. I like to throw them on the BBQ just to get a bit of smoky flavor after, but it's not necessary. Thanks for watching & for the great question. Have a marvelous day, Kimberly

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Yup! Sometimes the lighting is off depending on the time of day. I am certainly no production expert. I cook! It happens. Thanks for coming out... Kimberly :)

[@SunBunz]

I love how energetic you are. lol Was that a STRONG coffee you chugged at the beginning of the video?! xD btw great video!

[@CookingWithKimberly]

+SunBunz Thanks very much! lol I'm not much of a coffee drinker, but I do love some tea. ;) Thanks for stopping by & leaving a comment! Have yourself a great evening, Kimberly

[@tallswede80]

what is the purpose of the oil?

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Helps keep the potato moist, instead of drying out, and also facilitates keeping heat in the potato to cook it. It also imparts a bit of flavour too, depending on what kind of oil you use.

[@alexbanks8429]

I'm actually out of tin foil, that's why I needed to use the microwave. :P

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Well, I'm glad I could be of assistance this evening, Alex Banks ! Kimberly :)

[@fabrizziorosales2883]

yess love ya , thanks

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Oh, Michie...I'm so glad, girl! Nobody's a noob, chica...you just haven't learned it yet! ;) I just put up a cool one of how to cook pasta, if you're a beginner... Well, just follow along with me! I show you everything! Eat Deliciously, Kimberly :)

[@MichieTu]

Will do! :)

[@beyencam6794]

You very pretty awesome to watch !!!! Maybe they should like totally give you like a show on food network ... I'm sure there ratings would go up !!

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Awww, Bianca Muniz ! Thank you very much for the compliments. Much appreciated. I'm so glad you enjoy my shows. Thank you for watching & have yourself a Happy Holiday! Kimberly

[@beyencam6794]

Np and I hope you have a great hoilday too !!!

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Well, thanks so very much, Bianca Muniz ! :)

[@1117771117]

You are the best :) Coz of you i love cooking now

[@bammbamm12]

Btw..you said to poke about 20 holes in the potatoes, but since a fork has four prongs, it's more like 80 holes. (didn't mean to speak out of turn)

[@CookingWithKimberly]

+bammbamm12 Not at all. Yes, it would be that many holes. Thanks for stopping by. Have a lovely evening, Kimberly

[@bammbamm12]

+CookingWithKimberly - Et tu Kimberlina.

[@88riddlemethis]

+bammbamm12 The exact amount of holes is trivial.

[@bammbamm12]

88riddlemethis - some would consider it quadrivial, sir.

[@lilygruno6598]

This helped me a lot thank you I’m now very happy loved how you kept it real too

[@CookingWithKimberly]

I am soooo glad to hear that, Lily!!! Thank you for stopping by to watch & comment on this show. Have a wonderful night! Kimberly

[@caralinehale3500]

so good

[@CookingWithKimberly]

+Caraline Hale So glad it was helpful to you! Thanks for stopping by & leaving a comment too! Have a wonderful weekend, Kimberly

[@Carpenters_Canvas]

Hi Kim

[@mrnicevil]

Totally, you rock.

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Well, thank you very much, Pleasanarchy ! Much appreciated. Thanks for watching & have a marvelous weekend, Kimberly

[@mrnicevil]

you too!

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Many thanks, Pleasanarchy !

[@montym1273]

awesome,

[@CookingWithKimberly]

+Monty Monty Well, thank you for stopping by to watch! Have yourself a marvelous weekend! Kimberly

[@montym1273]

many thanks for this, you are awesome, i like your style, hyper yet elegant,

[@gconnolly2]

Quick tip if you put a cross in your: Potatoes before you cook them then it will open them up so it be easier to plate up

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Thanks for sharing the good tip with us, gconnolly2 ! Thanks for watching... Kimberly

[@gconnolly2]

That's OK loved it

[@CookingWithKimberly]

I'm so glad to hear it, gconnolly2 ! :)

[@prodipto]

thanx crazy girl could you do more easy stuff like super easy snacks?? :D

[@alaniscarattini2437]

Great video! Just one question does it need to be oiled?

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Thanks, alanis colon ! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the show. Well, you don't have to oil them. I believe the oil helps cook it, gives some flavor & a medium for spices to stick to, and I think it keeps moisture in the potato a bit more. If you don't oil the, use a dome over the plate you're using to microwave to keep steam in with the potatoes. Hope that helps! :)

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Thanks so much, NorfolkChilliHead! I'm glad you thought it made sense. Kimberly :)

[@Emotekofficial]

whats the temperature??

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Cook in the microwave on high heat, Emotek Canis . Thanks for watching... Kimberly

[@OutlawEST1987]

I love you for it 👌

[@1117771117]

Kimberly i can watch you all day :)

[@1991june]

thank you it works

[@CookingWithKimberly]

+Ramsess Yanez Glad it was helpful to you. Glad you left a comment too. Have a wonderful evening, Kimberly

[@1991june]

Thank you,you have a wonderful evening aswell your very beautiful

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Thank you for the compliment.

[@matttower3872]

yeah

[@Shnarky]

Liked and favorited, thanks! :)

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Hey there, Brent Moore ! Good stuff. Glad it was helpful & you enjoyed the show. Have a great week! Kimberly :)

[@wickedlilladyxox9009]

YOU. ARE. SO. GORGEOUS!!!!!!!

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Well, thank you for the compliment, WickedLilLadyXoX:) . Have yourself a wonderful day, Kimberly

[@357412]

work kimberly

[@lovelylouro]

Hmm. I usually prison shank my potatoes, maybe I've been doing that piercing the potato thing wrong. :-/ Thanks for the vid!

[@CookingWithKimberly]

LOL...Well, you can do that too. I stab it with a knife sometimes...it's just what's closer that day. Thank you for watching, lovelylouro ! Kimberly

[@lovelylouro]

This video literally saved dinner. I'm amazed! Thank you for the vid!

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Well, I'm so glad to hear it, lovelylouro . I do hope to see you around here again. Enjoy your weekend! Kimberly

[@sk8master244]

ty

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Good stuff! Michie...just uploaded another version of these potatoes - salt-crusted...check out that video..it's the next step up from here. Kimberly :)

[@princeanthony8525]

Aren’t you flipping the potatoes after 10 mins and doing the same thing again ?

[@bammbamm12]

What do you do if you forget to poke it before you get oil all over your hands and your hands are so slippery that you can't poke your fork a millionth of an inch into the potato?

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Just a simple wash of the hands, bammbamm12 ... lol Thanks for watching, Kimberly

[@bammbamm12]

Oh, all right - I'll have to find that potato - it's in the back yard somewhere.....

[@CookingWithKimberly]

I'm always working, 357412! Have a great night! Kimberly :)

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Did they really? I didn't catch it. I do know it was a poisonous plant before it was anciently hybridized or something...South American, right?

[@voirdire]

Did you cook Meth before you cooked that potatoe?

[@CookingWithKimberly]

You are so ignorant asking someone that, voirdire . Looking forward to seeing some of you videos. Have a blessed Sunday.

[@brianag.4339]

it got hard after i took it out

[@bienlabloger]

you seem a little wacky... I love it! :D

[@CookingWithKimberly]

lol...Well, thank you! Kimberly :)

[@samuelluria4744]

Young Lady.... _that_ was not "stabbing".... _that_ was "poking"...

[@matttower3872]

hi

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Hello, matt tower ! Thanks for watching - have a great weekend, Kimberly

[@MrAfroSheen]

How do you get smoked flavor on a grill when the food is wrapped in foil? You actually don't. It's all psychological.

[@CookingWithKimberly]

It's very simple in that you poke a few holes in the tin foil. lol Voila!

[@CookingWithKimberly]

Oh, good! I'm glad it helped you out. Yes, and it's the easiest way to do them. Your wife will be so excited because it will save her so much time. Although baked potatoes are tastiest when they're done in the oven the long way, or in the BBQ, these are a nice option in a pinch! Thanks for stopping by. Hope you'll be back! Kimberly :)

[@danielhoward8354]

you microwave them then say they are baked????

[@mayri75]

Love you for that!! Haha

[@royalravithej9]

wow , its easy to make ,thankyou .

[@CookingWithKimberly]

royal ravi thej Yes, they are very easy to cook in the microwave. So fast! Thanks for watching & have a lovely day, Kimberly

[@rosalainz2165]

She is c ery cool

[@JakeNCade]

TRY THIS WITH A SWEET ONE!!

[@crocuspetals5603]

hahahaha it should be, cooking with fun :) u are really very cute and jolly i like you alot and your videos too of course, in fact i used to like them before watching them fully :) because i like you very much pretty girl

[@CookingWithKimberly]

crocus petals Goodness...Thank you so much. I really appreciate that. You're too kind. I'm so glad you enjoy the shows. Thank you for watching! Have a great day,Kimberly

[@naum900]

Nice video Kimberly. Thanks. I'm going to try this. Oh and you're really cute!!!

[@Maria-bn8tt]

your sooo pretty..thanks for the video🌹🙋🏽

[@brianag.4339]

it didn’t work for me