Description
This Perfect Baked Potato recipe guides you through making crispy-skinned, fluffy-inside russet potatoes that serve as an ideal base for your favorite toppings, baked to golden perfection in the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 medium russet potatoes
Seasoning
- Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Potatoes: Use a fork to pierce several holes in each potato, allowing steam to escape and ensuring even cooking.
- Season Potatoes: Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet, then rub each potato all over with extra-virgin olive oil to help crisp the skin. Generously sprinkle sea salt on all sides for flavor and texture.
- Bake: Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes until a fork easily pierces through the potato and the skin is crisp and golden.
- Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven, slice each open, fluff the insides with a fork, and serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Choose russet potatoes for the best fluffy interior and crispy skin.
- Adjust salt quantity based on your dietary preferences.
- Baking time may vary depending on potato size, so check doneness by piercing with a fork.
- For an extra crispy skin, finish by broiling for a couple of minutes if desired, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Use parchment paper or foil on the baking sheet for easier cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium potato (approx. 213g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2.2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3.8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
