The BEST way to make Baked Potatoes in the oven. Crispy skin with fluffy insides, they are the perfect side dish for just about anything.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time50 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, vegetarian
Keyword: baked potato
Servings: 2
Calories: 168kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $2
Equipment
oven
Ingredients
2medium-large Russet potatoscrubbed clean and patted dry
3teaspoonsmelted butter or olive oil
1tablespoonkosher salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450˚F.
Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
Using a fork, poke the potato on all sides to create little holes. (The holed allow the steam to escape resulting in a fluffy potato.)
Arrange the potatoes on the baking rack and brush with the melted butter or olive oil to coat.
Sprinkle the potato generously with salt on all sides.
Bake the potato for 40-45 minutes or until the potatoes are soft and will give a little when squeezed. If the potato is still hard, cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Remove the potato from the oven and rest for 2-3 minutes.
Using a paring knife, slice the top open lengthwise. Squeeze the potato between your thumb and forefinger to open it.
Fluff the inside with a fork and serve immediately.
Notes
Baked Potatoes are best served after cooking. Leftovers can be used to make a variety of dishes like Potatoes Romanoff or Potato Croquettes.