Best Way To Bake Potatoes In The Oven for Perfect Results
Learn the best way to bake potatoes in the oven for a fluffy inside and crispy skin.
- 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 medium-sized potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and scrub the potatoes under running water.
- Poke holes in each potato with a fork.
- Rub olive oil over the potatoes.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on the potatoes.
- Place potatoes directly on the oven rack.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, place a baking sheet underneath the rack.
- Use a fork to check if the potatoes are done.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg