These Are the Best Baked Potatoes!
Perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside—these baked potatoes are the ultimate comfort food.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
4 large Russet potatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp coarse kosher salt
Butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, bacon, and chives for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Scrub potatoes clean and dry them thoroughly.
Poke each potato several times with a fork. Rub all over with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt.
Place potatoes directly on the oven rack (with a baking sheet underneath to catch drips).
Bake for 50–60 minutes, until skins are crispy and insides are tender when pierced with a fork.
Slice open, fluff with a fork, and add your favorite toppings.
Notes
Russet potatoes are best for baking because of their starchy, fluffy texture.
For extra-crispy skin, coat potatoes in oil and salt halfway through baking.
You can microwave the potatoes for 5–6 minutes first to cut oven time in half.
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