Make Baked Potatoes Perfectly Crispy Every Time
Learn how to make baked potatoes that are fluffy inside and crispy outside.
- 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
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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 the potatoes directly on the oven rack.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Choose potatoes that are similar in size for even cooking.
- Do not wrap potatoes in foil for a crispy skin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg