Description
The perfect baked potato is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, a delicious side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and dry the potatoes, then prick them all over with a fork.
- Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, until the skin is crispy and a fork easily pierces the flesh.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder or herbs to the olive oil before rubbing it on the potatoes.
- Leftover baked potatoes can be stored in the fridge and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 161
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 7 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg