Description
Learn how to make the perfect baked potato with this easy recipe. Get crispy potato skins and a fluffy interior every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly.
- Prick each potato several times with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil and kosher salt.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the skins are crispy and the insides are tender.
- Serve your baked potato hot.
Notes
- For extra crispy skins, rub with oil and salt generously.
- You can use other seasonings like black pepper or garlic powder.
- Load your baked potato with your favorite toppings like butter, sour cream, cheese, or chives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg