Wash the potato thoroughly
Scrub off any dirt
Dry the potato
Pierce the potato several times with a fork
Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate
Microwave on high for 5 minutes
Flip the potato over
Microwave on high for 3 to 5 more minutes
Check if it is soft all the way through
Microwave in 1-minute intervals if needed
Let the potato rest for 2 minutes
Cut it open and serve