Description
This recipe delivers the perfect baked potato with a crispy skin and fluffy interior. Simple ingredients and straightforward steps result in a classic side dish that pairs well with a wide variety of meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 medium russet potatoes
Seasoning
- Extra-virgin olive oil, enough to rub on potatoes
- Sea salt, liberally sprinkled
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Potatoes: Use a fork to poke several holes into each potato to allow steam to escape during baking. Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet, rub each one thoroughly with olive oil, and sprinkle generously with sea salt all over the skin for flavor and crispness.
- Bake: Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a fork easily pierces the potato and the skin is crisp and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven, slice each open, fluff the interior with a fork, and serve with your favorite toppings such as butter, sour cream, cheese, or chives.
Notes
- Using russet potatoes is ideal because of their high starch content which yields fluffy insides.
- Poking holes prevents the potatoes from bursting during baking.
- Coating the skin with olive oil and salt helps create a deliciously crisp exterior.
- You can customize toppings to your preference for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: baked potato, crispy baked potato, easy baked potato recipe, side dish, russet potato
