how long to bake potatoes in a microwave?
Microwave the potato for another three to five minutes, then gently squeeze the potato to check for doneness. It is done when it is soft to touch and when you can easily insert a knife into the potato. If the potato is not fully cooked, cook on high in one-minute increments until it is finished. One medium-sized potato will be ready in seven to eight minutes. If you are cooking more than one potato, add two minutes per potato for small to medium-sized potatoes.