Description
A perfect baked potato with a crispy skin and fluffy interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and scrub the potatoes under cold water.
- Poke several holes in each potato with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes or until the skin is crispy and a fork easily pierces the flesh.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Choose potatoes that are similar in size for even cooking.
- Let the potatoes rest for a few minutes after baking to enhance fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: perfect baked potato