Learn how to boil potatoes on the stove, in a slow cooker, and in the microwave—plus how to test when they're ready to eat. There's nothing complicated about boiling potatoes, but mastering how ...

Dry the potato well with kitchen paper and place on a microwave-safe plate. Place in the microwave and cook on full power for 4 minutes. Remove the plate using oven gloves and turn the potato over.