Crispy Oven Baked Potatoes Recipe
These oven baked potatoes have crispy salted skin and a fluffy center. Bake them directly on the oven rack with no foil for the best steakhouse-style baked potatoes.
Servings: 4
Cost: $2
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- wire rack optional
- foil optional
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- Optional: black pepper and desired toppings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Scrub potatoes well and dry completely.
- Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
- Rub potatoes with oil and sprinkle all over with kosher salt.
- Place potatoes directly on the oven rack.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the skin is crisp and the center reaches 200°F to 210°F.
- Rest for 5 minutes, then slice open, fluff with a fork, and add toppings.
Notes
- Do not wrap the potatoes in foil if you want crispy skin.
- Place a baking sheet on the rack below the potatoes to catch drips.
- Bake time will vary depending on the size of the potatoes.
- Russet potatoes work best for fluffy baked potatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1755mg | Potassium: 889mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg