Potatoes in the microwave in a bag

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 30 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to bake potatoes in the microwave in a bag quickly? Prepare the necessary ingredients. It is better to use crumbly potato varieties that require less baking time and become soft and crumbly after heat treatment. Small potatoes can be baked whole directly in their skins, after washing them first.

2. STEP 2

   

   Wash and peel the potatoes. It is better to use crumbly potato varieties that require less cooking time and become soft and crumbly after heat treatment.

3. STEP 3

   

   Cut the potatoes into roughly equal-sized cubes to ensure they cook evenly. Wash the potatoes.

4. STEP 4

   

   Place the potatoes in a baking bag. If you don’t have one at hand, then a regular plastic bag will do.

5. STEP 5

   

   Add salt and ground black pepper to taste to the chopped potatoes; you can add a pinch of paprika, ground coriander, dried basil or special seasoning for potatoes. Pour in a couple of tablespoons of olive oil. It can be replaced with regular sunflower oil, but with olive oil it will be more aromatic and healthier. Add some water.

6. STEP 6

   

   Seal the bag with potatoes and shake well so that the spices and oil are evenly distributed throughout the potatoes. Make several punctures on the bag with a fork so that the bag does not burst during baking in the microwave. Place the bag of potatoes in a fireproof dish and place in the microwave.

7. STEP 7

   

   Set the power to maximum for about 10-15 minutes. After 5 minutes, check the condition of the potatoes with a toothpick through the bag and, if necessary, send them to the microwave for some more time. The specific cooking time depends on the microwave model and the type of potato. If the potatoes are soft, then they can be served. But extra cooking time for potatoes will also negatively affect their taste: they will turn out dry and tough on the outside.

8. STEP 8

   

   Remove the bag of potatoes from the microwave and let them cool slightly. Cut the bag, place the potatoes on a dish and serve, sprinkling chopped fresh herbs on top and drizzling with oil. These potatoes can serve as a side dish for meat, chicken or fish, or as an independent lean dish. Bon appetit!

Comments on the recipe

Arina Koten

04.09.2023

4.9

Cooking in the microwave is quick and easy. You can even try cooking potatoes and meat in pots in the microwave.

Corason

04.09.2023

4.7

I cooked it in my sleeve, but not in the microwave) I decided to make potatoes as a side dish and found an interesting recipe on my favorite website. Microwave potatoes in a bag - it’s very, very simple, and also quick! When it’s hot outside and it’s impossible to cook on the stove in the kitchen, this is the perfect way out. I really liked cooking in the microwave! I cut the potatoes and put them in a baking bag. I added all the spices according to the list and mixed them right in the bag, which is also very convenient - no need to wash the dishes))) I didn’t pierce the bag, it had special holes for steam to escape. I cooked it in the microwave in microwave mode for 15 minutes at a power of 800 W. Done! What could be easier?! The perfect recipe! The potatoes turned out very tasty and aromatic, tender and soft. I recommend it to everyone! Thanks to the author!

Natalia M

04.09.2023

4.8

Today I urgently needed to prepare a side dish for lunch. I decided to try a new recipe for me - microwave potatoes in a bag. The recipe calls for cutting the potatoes into cubes, but I wanted thin slices. After cutting, I washed the potatoes and placed them in a baking bag. From the spices I took paprika and curry and added a little salt. I have refined sunflower oil. I also put a bay leaf in the sleeve for aroma. It is convenient to mix potato wedges with spices in the sleeve, everything is evenly distributed. Holes for steam to escape are a must; the bag will inflate too much and may burst. Cooked for 15 minutes at 750 W. I didn’t even expect that it would turn out so beautiful and delicious! An appetizing aroma appeared almost immediately after starting cooking in the microwave. Potato wedges hold their shape perfectly, while being soft and juicy! My daughter thought it was fried potatoes). Now I will use this recipe.