The Ultimate Crispy Baked Potato
Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, these baked potatoes are the ultimate canvas for delicious toppings, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Butter (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
- Chives or green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash the russet potatoes under cold water and pat them dry.
- Poke several holes around each potato with a fork.
- Add olive oil and toss the potatoes until coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place potatoes on a lined baking sheet, ensuring space between them.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until crispy and fork-tender.
- Check for crispiness and flip if necessary halfway through cooking.
- Final touch: brush with additional olive oil and bake for another 5 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Serve by slicing open and fluffing the insides with butter and desired toppings.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different flavor profiles using various toppings and oils.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 161
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: baked potato, crispy potatoes, comfort food