I've always used a pressure cooker. The skin will remain softs, and the potato won’t shrink as much. Check out the JL Future Potato Express Microwave Potato Bag at Amazon Wrap the sweet potatoes over the wet paper towel with foil, and bake in a 150 °C oven for an hour and a half. Then put it into the microwave. Place the sweet potatoes on wet paper towels in a microwave-proof dish. Cover the potato by loosely folding the sides of the paper towel over it. In a Microwave - Rinse and wrap Stokes Purple® sweet potato in wet paper towel. This will also help to keep the potato moist and prevent it from shrinking, but it will also result in softer skin. This will cause sparking and is a potential fire hazard. PIN IT. Top with remaining cheese and sour cream, and serve. This will also help prevent the sweet potato from shrinking. Never use aluminum foil for microwave … Because I didn't feel like cleaning the pressure pot for one potato, the microwave worked out for me. 4. Scrub the potato, and prick several time with the tines of a fork. The paper towel will create a steaming effect on the baked sweet potato, making for a soft and fluffy inside and preventing it from shrinking. Using aluminum foil will also break your microwave. Wrap the paper towel-covered potato in a layer of plastic wrap, twisting the ends and wrapping them under to secure. 4. If you are cooking multiple sweet potatoes in the microwave, increase the cook time by two to three minutes per potato. STEP 1. STEP 3. Season with salt and pepper. Lay the towel flat on a microwavable plate and place your sweet potato in the center of the paper towel. That did the trick. The wet paper towel will provide a steaming effect when microwaving your sweet potato. My favorite way to cook sweet potatoes is to soften them in the microwave for two to three minutes, then bake them in a 425˚F oven for 15 to 20 … Next, pierce the potato with a fork a few times on each side. Turn over, and continue to cook for 5 more minutes. Arrange one quarter of the potato slices in a single layer on parchment. Wash well. PIN IT. Cook over medium-high heat for … The wet paper towel will provide a steaming effect when microwaving your sweet potato. Wrap in a damp paper towel and Microwave for 4 Minutes on one side, flip it over and then do another 3 minutes and then allow to rest for 1 minute. Cut a circle of parchment paper to fit a microwave-safe plate; lightly coat parchment with cooking spray. When the potato is soft, remove from the microwave, and cut in half lengthwise. It allows steam to escape hence preventing the potatoes from exploding in the microwave. STEP 2. These are medium-sized sweet potatoes. Pierce the jackets of the sweet potatoes about 5-8 times around with a fork. 3. It also ensures that the sweet potato remains moist and doesn’t dry out during the cooking process. Slice a sweet potato very thinly, ideally with a mandolin, also known as an adjustable blade slicer. I cleaned and placed potato in microwavable dish with a little water and let it cook for 6 mins. Wrap a damp paper towel around the sweet potato. Photo by Amanda Gajdosik. Wash the potato and poke holes in the sides with a fork 3-4 times per side. Photo by Amanda Gajdosik. Keep in mind that you should never use aluminum foil in a microwave oven. *** Cooking times may vary based on the wattage of your microwave***. To bake a potato in the microwave, start by rinsing it off and patting it dry with a paper towel. Place on a plate. Never thought of cooking a sweet potato or any potato in a microwave. Cook in 1 inch of water for 6-8 minutes or until soft. Note that for low wattage microwaves and … If you want to season the potato, brush olive oil over it and sprinkle salt and pepper on top. Wrap each sweet potato in a moistened paper towel. Cook on full power in the microwave for 5 minutes. 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