Is it safe to cook potates in a microwave oven wrapped in tin foil?!
According to the USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service:
Is it safe to use aluminum foil in a microwave oven?
Always consult the owner's manual of your microwave oven and heed the manufacturer's recommendations for the use of aluminum foil. It can be safe to use small amounts of aluminum foil in a microwave oven.
Microwaves cannot pass through metal but are absorbed by food. No food completely covered by aluminum foil or in a covered metal pan should be put in a microwave oven because food wouldn't be available to absorb the microwaves. Operating the oven empty or when the food is completely wrapped in aluminum foil can cause damage to the oven and the food won't heat.
However, small pieces of aluminum foil can be used to "shield" areas of foods, such as poultry drumsticks and wings, to prevent overcooking.
Some food packaged in foil containers can be safe to microwave. Read the package heating instructions to see if the food manufacturer has specific recommendations for microwaving the product. Because food in these containers will only heat from the top, it's best to microwave foods only 1-2 inches in depth so food near the bottom will be heated thoroughly before food on top dries and overcooks.
General Rules for Safe Use of Aluminum Foil:
Use new, smooth foil only. Wrinkled foil can cause arcing (sparks).
Cover no more than 1/4 of the food with foil.
Shape the foil smoothly to the food so no edges stick out.
It makes no difference which side of foil (shiny or dull) is facing out.
Do not place the foil closer than one inch from the oven walls.
If the microwave oven has metal shelves OR a metal turntable, don't microwave food in foil containers or metal pans, and don't let foil used for shielding touch or be close to the shelves or turntable.
If you see arcing (sparks), immediately remove the foil shielding; transfer frozen food from foil container to a microwave-safe utensil.
Answers: It may not hurt your potato but you've got a great chance of destroying your microwave or causing a fire.
According to the USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service:
Is it safe to use aluminum foil in a microwave oven?
Always consult the owner's manual of your microwave oven and heed the manufacturer's recommendations for the use of aluminum foil. It can be safe to use small amounts of aluminum foil in a microwave oven.
Microwaves cannot pass through metal but are absorbed by food. No food completely covered by aluminum foil or in a covered metal pan should be put in a microwave oven because food wouldn't be available to absorb the microwaves. Operating the oven empty or when the food is completely wrapped in aluminum foil can cause damage to the oven and the food won't heat.
However, small pieces of aluminum foil can be used to "shield" areas of foods, such as poultry drumsticks and wings, to prevent overcooking.
Some food packaged in foil containers can be safe to microwave. Read the package heating instructions to see if the food manufacturer has specific recommendations for microwaving the product. Because food in these containers will only heat from the top, it's best to microwave foods only 1-2 inches in depth so food near the bottom will be heated thoroughly before food on top dries and overcooks.
General Rules for Safe Use of Aluminum Foil:
Use new, smooth foil only. Wrinkled foil can cause arcing (sparks).
Cover no more than 1/4 of the food with foil.
Shape the foil smoothly to the food so no edges stick out.
It makes no difference which side of foil (shiny or dull) is facing out.
Do not place the foil closer than one inch from the oven walls.
If the microwave oven has metal shelves OR a metal turntable, don't microwave food in foil containers or metal pans, and don't let foil used for shielding touch or be close to the shelves or turntable.
If you see arcing (sparks), immediately remove the foil shielding; transfer frozen food from foil container to a microwave-safe utensil.
lol i wouldn't try it, just bake in oven.
NO! Foil in microwave is recipe for disaster! You can bake potatoes in microwave in cling wrap. First just spray with Pam type spray, then wrap in cling wrap and place on microwave safe plate or container and microwave for about 6 mins. depending on size of potato! cook until it gives, slightly, when you press on potato! Enjoy!
nope, the tin will catch on fire and mess with the microwave
NO! if you want to do it the quick easy way in the microwave then wrap in some paper towel never put foil in the microwave. Alternatively you can cook in the oven wrapped in foil for about an hour at a moderate heat
NO
jeez no :s tin foil is dangerous in the microwave
you can cook potatoes alone in the microwave, no tin foil is needed not even a plate
just put them there for like 3 minutes, then take it out carefully (its hot) pinch it with a fork or knife in different places and put it back for another minute and a half or sumthin
really
they are really good
no, very bad idea. Metal in the microwave will mess up your microwave. Wrap your potatoe in saran wrap or cling wrap (so they dont dry out) and poke a fork through it so it does not swell up like a balloon, and then microwave. they turn out amazing, its really easy to make.
lol No
tin foil=fire in the microwave. just stab some holes in them, throw them on a microwave safe dish and microwave for 6-7 mins..
its easy
I wouldn't try it ! A quick baked potato in the micro for a snack
But a real baked potato is baked in the oven, without foil the only time to use foil is on the barby
No! Its not a good idea. I have did this before years ago and the microwave started to smoke. You can cook the potato in the microwave without the foil and it will be fine. But with the foil on and a high setting you could start a fire!
It will cause sparks.....fire.....no more microwave....
no, but its fun to do.
never put metal pans or tin foil in the microwave. ... Prick the potatoes all over and cook for 2 minutes. Turn over and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer
Baking Potatoes
While the microwave won't give you a baked potato with a crisp skin, it will cook the average Russet in about 4 minutes. Prick the potatoes all over and cook for 2 minutes. Turn over and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer. If you are planning to make mashed potatoes, heat the milk up in the microwave before adding it. (Cold milk makes for gummy mashed potatoes.)
You shouldn't put anything with a metal content in a microwave, so no its not safe.
i don't think it's good idea , but there's the way to do .
There's handcrafted bag, designed to bake potatoes in the microwave ,[ i just heard but never try yet.]
If you want the outside to be crisp and the inside cooked, just put the gas or electric oven on very hot.
Microwave the potatoes with no foil on.
Get them in the oven as soon as the microwave has finished.
This reduces the cooking time by a lot and gets a good result
Please don't use the foil ...
We have a microwave which has a grill as well - and it makes fantastic baked potatoes because the settings allow pototoes to cook with combined micro and grill power. They come out dry and fluffy!
Next time you replace your microwave, look for one of these.
Otherwise, I like the suggestion of finishing off the potato in a standard oven after you've done it in the microwave. In fact, you could "underdo" the micro bit and add on some oven time and the results should be great.
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You should not use foil in microwave. Nothing mettalic, silver, gold should be used.
Even glass with silver or gold lining should not be used.
You can cook potatoes, but they should be in a bowl, or napkin.
If you want to boil, put it in water.
god no!!! foil in the microwave will explode!! keep all metal tales and foils out like silverware ect...
only if you want to blow up your microwave oven and buy a new one. Foil works well in the oven.