5 Foods You Should Never Microwave

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Here are some foods you shouldn't heat in the microwave, ever:

Grapes

Grapes are not only bad for you, but they can also be bad news for your microwave. If you don't enjoy cold grapes, try them at room temperature before unleashing the potential for damage in your kitchen.

Fish

Technically cooking in the microwave is doable, but you need to be cautious. Don't just put a fillet on a plate and hope for a good outcome.

He posted these instructions a few years ago: "Dinner: Pick up a nice salmon filet at the grocery store, not too large. Toss with olive oil and lemon juice. Wrap in wet paper towels. Heat in the microwave for about 3 minutes or so. Enjoy."

After following my instructions, I can confirm that the damp paper towels, when used with the olive oil, resulted in the cook being successful—the fish remained tender from the moist heat, rather than becoming tough and dry.

Chicken Wings or Ribs

They're such a common take-out and delivery option. That's also what makes them hard to microwave, because the bone can cause microwave heat to spread unevenly.

After it has come out of the microwave.

Kale

This phenomenon is quite interesting, but simplify, kale's distinctive structure and its ability to hold onto iron from the soil it's grown in can cause problems with microwaves in a way that's similar to a lightning rod. This can lead to a power surge in the rest of your home. It's not just kale, though; carrots, peppers and green beans can also cause this issue, depending on their iron content and how they're arranged in the microwave.

Fried Food

It's often described as 'unsalable' to try to keep the exterior crispy once the food has been fried. Many professional chefs advise against attempting to preserve the quality of food that is served on the first day it's fried. Fortunately, the taste of fried chicken remains equally enjoyable even when it's cold.

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