How to Bake a Potato
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How to Bake a Potato
Description
Prepare medium-sized russet potatoes by poking holes with a fork to allow steam to escape. Coating the potatoes with avocado oil and sprinkling sea salt enhances the skin's crispness and flavor. Baking them at 425°F on a lined baking sheet for about an hour to an hour and 15 minutes produces a fork-tender inside with a crisp exterior.
After baking, letting the potatoes cool briefly before slicing allows safe handling and helps steam redistribute inside, resulting in a fluffy texture. Toppings such as butter, sour cream, cheese, or chives can be added according to preference, making baked potatoes suitable for many meal types.
Potatoes should be dry before baking to avoid burning the skin. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they will keep for up to a week.
Ingredients
- 4 russet potato cleaned and dried, medium
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 Tbsp salt sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a fork to poke various holes into the potatoes. Place the potatoes on the baking sheet, rub the potatoes with the oil and then sprinkle the salt all over the outside of the potatoes.
- Bake the potatoes for 1 hour - 1 hour and 15 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender and the skin is crispy. The cooking time will vary based on the size of the potatoes.
- Allow the potatoes to cool slight before serving. Then cut, top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are completely dry before applying oil to avoid burning the skin during baking.
- Store leftover baked potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1755mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 889mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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