quick scrub and then remove any particularly scabby bits / strands of ‘old granny mole hair’ hanging out of them.
Then prick all over (like go properly at them) with a fork. Not sure why, i just do but it allows them to ooze sweet stuff which is nice.
Then around 7-8 mins full power in the microwave. Again not necessary if you can bake them longer, but these are for my tea and once I’m hungry, speed >>> technique. *
And then maybe 20 mins in the oven – maybe 25 – decide how crispy you want the skins. I do them naked but on a BBQ you might need to foil them for at least part of the cook.
I add all seasoning and stuff after, but like the idea of a salt bath first.
* sometimes that’s not exactly true – if I can stave off imminent risk of death by malnourishment for another 10 mins or so, I sometimes cut them open, scoop out the innards (which i then mash with butter, salt and pepper), then quarter the skins and add a handful of grated cheese and maybe some chopped jalapenos and then put them back into the oven to melt the cheese.
