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How to make Perfect Baked Potatoes (with yummy crispy skin)

Baked potatoes are cheap, wicked easy, and SUPER tasty, especially if you make the skin crispy and delicious using this method! Makes a great dinner on their own or a side for a bigger meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 292 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 Russet potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste
  • sour cream, butter, scallions, bacon, cheese, etc. for serving, optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Clean potatoes well with water and a vegetable brush or clean towel. Dry.
  3. Pierce potatoes with a fork a few times to allow steam to escape.
  4. Rub potatoes with olive oil and season all sides with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.
  5. Place potatoes directly on rack in oven with a roasting pan or baking sheet underneath, to catch drippings.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, or until fork-tender.
  7. Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes.
  8. Using a sharp knife, slice the skin lengthwise on top.
  9. Squeeze the sides of the potatoes to open up.
  10. Fluff the insides with a fork, and top with fixings.

Notes

  • The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 292kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 11mg (0%) Potassium 888mg (25%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292

% Daily Value*

Calories 292kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Potassium 888mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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