I made a baked potato in different appliances — a microwave, air fryer, and oven — to find best cooking method. The best was from my air fryer.

1. Prepare your potato thoroughly: Start with a medium-sized russet potato. Wash it under cool running water, scrubbing the skin to remove any dirt. Pat completely dry with paper towels.

Step 2: Microwave the potato on high for eight to 10 minutes or until it's fork-tender and cooked through. Step 3: Slice the potato halfway through and toss with melted butter or olive oil.

I made a baked potato in the microwave, air fryer, and oven to test the different cooking methods. The microwave ended up being the least reliable method, and the oven results were just OK.