Description
Learn how to bake the perfect baked potatoes in the oven with crispy skin and fluffy insides. This easy method guarantees delicious results every time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet Potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- Optional Toppings (Butter, sour cream, cheese, chives, bacon bits, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Make sure your oven rack is in the middle position.
- Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. Pat them dry with a paper towel. This is important for crispy skin!
- Pierce each potato several times with a fork. This allows steam to escape during baking.
- Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil and rub it all over the skin. Season generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack (or on a baking sheet if you prefer). Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork and the skin is crispy.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly before handling. Cut a slit lengthwise in each potato and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Top with your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, you can broil the potatoes for the last few minutes of baking, but watch them carefully to prevent burning.,The baking time will vary depending on the size of your potatoes. Smaller potatoes will bake faster.,To test for doneness, insert a fork into the center of the potato. If it goes in easily, the potato is done.,Store leftover baked potatoes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 1
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 49
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
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