Perfect Baked Potato

A recipe for baked potatoes that achieve irresistible crispiness.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 160

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Potatoes

4 pieces Russet Potatoes Choose medium to large size for best results.

Toppings

2 tablespoons Olive Oil For coating the potatoes.
to taste Salt For seasoning.
to taste Pepper For seasoning.

Method

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly.
Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Baking

Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet.
Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and a fork easily pierces the flesh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 0.2gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack.

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