Baked Potato

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    4 potatoes

  • Calories

    194 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Baked Potato

How to make the PERFECT crispy baked potato in the oven. With these tips and tricks, you'll have a fluffy baked potato with crispy skin.

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Ingredients

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For the Baked Potatoes:

  • 4 small/medium russet potatoes about 8 to 10 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter or canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

For Toppings (optional):

  • butter salted or unsalted
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • chopped chives
  • Cooked crumbled bacon (see Air Fryer Bacon and Baked Bacon for easy cooking methods)

Instructions

  1. Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
  2. Scrub the potatoes, then with a paper or kitchen towel, pat very dry. Prick the skins all over with the tines of a fork.
  3. Set an oven safe wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet. Place potatoes on top of. If you don’t have a wire rack, you can bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack (place a cookie sheet on the rack below to catch any drips).
  4. Bake potatoes for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the center of the largest potato is 205 degrees F on an instant read thermometer. The potatoes should feel soft when squeezed and easily pierce with a fork.
  5. Remove the potatoes from the oven. Brush the outsides all over with melted butter or oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  6. Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for 10 minutes more.
  7. As soon as the potatoes come out of the oven, cut a slit in them to allow the steam to escape (this keeps them fluffy). Gently press the ends of the potatoes to push them open. Fluff and enjoy with salt, butter, and other toppings of choice.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Refrigerate baked potatoes in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Rewarm leftover baked potatoes in a baking dish in the oven at 350 degrees F or in the microwave.
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze baked potatoes in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 potato Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Potassium 892mg (25%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 91IU (2%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4potatoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 potato
Calories 194kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Potassium 892mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 91IU 2%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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