Description
Learn how to make the perfect baked potatoes with crispy skins and fluffy insides. This easy recipe requires just a few simple ingredients and makes a delicious side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare Potatoes: Use a fork to poke holes in each potato. Rub with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake: Place potatoes directly on rack and bake for 45–60 minutes until crispy outside and soft inside.
- Serve: Cool slightly, slice open, fluff insides, and add favorite toppings.
Notes
- For crispier skin, bake without foil.
- Try seasoning skins with garlic powder or smoked paprika.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
