These microwave potatoes take only 10 minutes to make with a soft inside, crispy outside, and simple garlic dressing. They’re the perfect easy-to-make side dish.
Microwave Potatoes Overview
Microwaving is an easy way to cook potatoes fast. This method only takes 10 minutes and gives a soft and tender inside with a crispy outer skin.
Eat these potatoes whole or mash them with a bit of milk, butter and a hand mixer.
Recipe Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs small potatoes
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves – minced
- ⅓ cup parsley – chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
How To Cook Potatoes In The Microwave
Full ingredients and instructions are also in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.
STEP 1: Wash 1 ½ lb of small potatoes and slice off any unwanted pieces. Use a fork to prick the sides of the potatoes in multiple places.
STEP 2: In a separate bowl, make the dressing by adding 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, ⅓ cup chopped parsley, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp ground black pepper. Mix, and set aside.
STEP 3: Place potatoes on a microwave-safe plate in a single layer and microwave for 9-11 minutes. Check doneness by poking potatoes with a fork. Carefully remove the plate from the microwave using oven mitts (it will be hot).
STEP 4: Toss potatoes with the dressing.
STEP 5: Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- I used small red potatoes for this recipe, but this method applies to all styles of potatoes.
- Any style of potato that you would bake in the oven or barbecue will work for the microwave method.
- Flavor the potatoes any way you’d like. Drizzle melted butter and olive oil. Add flavor with sour cream, minced garlic, chopped cooked bacon, chives, hot sauce, salsa, salt and pepper.
Can I Cook Russet Potatoes In The Microwave?
Yes. The same method applies for all styles of potatoes. Poke the outside skin multiple times with a fork. Place on a plate and microwave for 9-11 minutes, until soft.
How to store leftovers
- Refrigerate – Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- Reheat – Reheat in the microwave for 1 minute. Check the temperature and heat it another 30 seconds at a time until the desired temperature is reached.
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How To Microwave Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs small potatoes
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves - minced
- ⅓ cup chopped parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash 1 ½ lb of small potatoes and slice off any unwanted pieces. Use a fork to prick the sides of the potatoes in multiple places.
- In a separate bowl, make the dressing by adding 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, ⅓ cup chopped parsley, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp ground black pepper. Mix, and set aside.
- Place potatoes on a microwave-safe plate in a single layer and Microwave for 9-11 minutes. Check doneness by poking potatoes with a fork. Carefully remove the plate from the microwave using oven mitts (it will be hot).
- Toss potatoes with the dressing.
- Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.