Description
Crispy Baked Potatoes are pure comfort straight from your oven, delivering golden-brown edges that crunch with pure potato perfection. Seasoned simply and baked until magnificently tender, these spuds deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 russet potato
Supporting Ingredients:
- 0.5 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
Toppings:
- Toppings of your choice
Instructions
- Thoroughly clean your russet potato under cool water, using a brush to remove any dirt. Pat the potato completely dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Pierce the potato 8-10 times using a fork, creating small holes around the entire surface to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Drizzle ½ tablespoon olive oil over the potato, massaging it into the skin to ensure complete coverage. Sprinkle 1½ teaspoons kosher salt evenly across the entire potato surface.
- Place the potato directly on the center oven rack in a preheated 400°F oven. Bake for exactly 60 minutes until the skin turns crisp and the interior feels soft when gently squeezed.
- Remove the potato from the oven using an oven mitt. Allow it to rest for 2-3 minutes to cool slightly.
- Slice the potato lengthwise down the center with a sharp knife. Use a fork to gently pull and separate the interior, creating a fluffy texture.
- Add your favorite toppings like butter, cheese, chives, or sour cream. Serve immediately while the potato remains warm and crispy.
Notes
- Choose russet potatoes for the crispiest skin and fluffiest interior when baking.
- Generously coat the potato with olive oil and salt to help create that perfect golden, crispy exterior.
- For extra crunch, place the potato directly on the oven rack instead of a baking sheet to allow air circulation.
- Test doneness by gently squeezing the potato – it should feel soft and give easily when pressed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 930 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