Description
This Perfect Baked Potato recipe yields a crispy skin and fluffy interior every time. It’s a simple, foolproof method that works as a side dish or hearty base for a variety of toppings like butter, sour cream, cheese, or veggies.
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Scrub the potatoes clean and pat dry with a towel.
- Pierce each potato a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Rub each potato lightly with olive oil and sprinkle generously with kosher salt.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet with a wire rack.
- Bake for 45–60 minutes, or until the skins are crisp and a fork slides easily into the center.
- Remove from the oven, slice open, and fluff the insides with a fork. Add your favorite toppings and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack.
- Use russet potatoes for the best texture—other varieties won’t be as fluffy.
- Customize with toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, or chili.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
