ANSWERS: 16
  • Yes it can, if you dont poke holes in it.
  • Actually yes it can i have exploded potatoes in the microwave before lol
  • Yes, it sure can! You have to pierce it with a fork or knife in at least 4 places(ends and sides are best) in order for it not to explode. You have to let air escape from the potato or else you will have a big mess to clean up in your microwave.
  • You just not trying hard enough!!
  • I don't know about baked potatoes, but a coconut exploded without warning in my kitchen a few years ago one evening.
  • It sure can! Try it without poking holes in it; I dare ya! ;-)
  • Yes, it can and does if there are no release holes in the potato. It makes a real mess and can hurt you too if you open the door and it explodes then, flinging burning hot spuds on you.
  • There are over 12000 links with --"baked potato" explode-- in Googel search results. Some appeared to say they had HAD potatoes explode, both in an oven, AND in a microwave. If the outside has NO HOLES in it, steam can build up. It might only POOF, but it COULD build up enough to explode, depending on the thickness of the skin. It's not too hard to be safe: Take a fork, and poke your potato a few times. That will be enough to alleviate the pressure of the steam.
  • most certainly :) and you should try puting nutri grain in there too :) :) it's cool ;P
  • I take a fork and gouge holes all around the potato because they will explode.
  • Want the best way to make a potato explode in the microwave? Keep it wrapped in tin foil and then start the timer. Don't believe anyone could be STUPID enough to do this? Let me introduce you to my sister.........
  • yes they do and so does eggs done it loads of time
    • mushroom
      Even eggs that are already hard-boiled, shelled and cut in half. POOF!
  • Yes it can. I poke holes in it, put only a SMALL amount of water in a microwavable bowl, and put a small microwavable plate over that and cook in the microwave for like 3 minutes.
  • I suspect there are people who've answered yes that haven't actually tried it. They just assume it will so they poke it. But the potato has eyes in it that let out steam. I've cooked many potatoes in the microwave without poking them and they've not exploded. That's not to say it couldn't happen I'm just saying it hasn't with me.
  • anything is possible, if youre worried about it then dont put it in the microwave
    • Strange1
      Hi pearl too right lol
  • Just cut a shallow cross in the top guaranteed not to explode :)
    • mushroom
      Would a Magen David work as well?

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