Description
Learn how to make the perfect baked potato with this easy, foolproof recipe. Get crispy potato skins and a fluffy interior every time using simple ingredients like russet potatoes, olive oil, and kosher salt. This oven-baked potato recipe is great for steak dinners, meal prep, or a loaded baked potato bar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly.
- Pat the potatoes completely dry with a paper towel. This is key for crispy skins.
- Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes all over with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the kosher salt evenly over the oiled potatoes.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the skins are crispy.
- Carefully remove the baked potatoes from the oven.
- Slice open the top of each potato and fluff the interior with a fork.
Notes
- For extra crispy skins, you can rub them with a little extra olive oil or even melted butter before baking.
- You can adjust the baking time based on the size of your potatoes.
- Experiment with different seasonings like garlic powder or black pepper.
- Serve your baked potato with your favorite toppings like butter, sour cream, cheese, or chives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg