Description
A perfect baked potato is fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Scrub the potatoes under cold water and pat them dry.
- Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, consider using coarse salt.
- Serve with your favorite toppings like butter, sour cream, or cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: perfect baked potato