Description
Learn how to make the perfect baked potato with crispy skin and fluffy insides. This classic side dish is easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Butter
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped chives
- Crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare Potatoes: Scrub and dry potatoes. Pierce each potato with a fork. Rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake Potatoes: Place directly on oven rack or baking sheet. Bake for 45–60 minutes until skins are crisp and fork-tender.
- Rest and Serve: Let potatoes rest, then slice open, fluff insides, and add desired toppings.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, avoid wrapping in foil.
- Speed up baking by microwaving potatoes for 5–6 minutes before baking.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven or air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
