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Perfect Baked Potato Recipe
The perfect baked potato recipe for a crispy, golden skin and a fluffy, tender inside. Learn how to make the best baked potatoes every time!
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 3 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 292 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1 medium russet potato scrubbed clean and dried
- 1 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Arrange baking rack in the middle of the oven. Line a sheet pan with foil and place on the bottom rack of the oven to catch any drippings.
- Prick potatoes using the tines of a fork about 6 to 8 times.
- Drizzle potatoes with olive oil, about 1 tablespoon per potato, and sprinkle with salt. Rub the potato to coat the entire potato with the olive oil and salt. Carefully arrange potatoes directly onto middle oven rack and bake until the exterior is crisp and golden brown and then interior gives easily when carefully squeezed using an oven mitt, about 45 minutes. You can also check the internal temperature of the potato with a digital instant read thermometer. When it reaches 205º - 208º F, it is usually perfectly baked.
- Remove potatoes from the oven, split open with a knife and gently fluff the interior of the potato with a fork. Top with your favorite toppings.
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Notes
- This recipe is for one
- Nutrition information does not include toppings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
292kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
888mg
(25%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 292kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 888mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.