Go Back
–+ servings

Perfect Baked Potato

A recipe for crispy, fluffy baked potatoes that are perfect for any meal.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 4 large Russet potatoes Choose potatoes that are similar in size for even cooking.
Toppings
  • to taste Salt For seasoning.
  • to taste Butter Optional, for serving.
  • to taste Sour cream Optional, for serving.
  • to taste Chives Optional, for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and scrub the potatoes under cold water.
  3. Poke several holes in each potato with a fork to allow steam to escape.
  4. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Baking
  1. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet.
  2. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and a fork easily pierces the flesh.
Serving
  1. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
  2. Cut a slit in the top of each potato and fluff the insides with a fork.
  3. Add desired toppings and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 7gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

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

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!