Perfect Crispy Baked Potatoes: 5 Tips for Ultimate Crunch
Crispy baked potatoes with a fluffy interior.
- 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 sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Scrub the potatoes and pat them dry.
- Poke holes in each potato with a fork.
- Rub olive oil over the potatoes.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika evenly.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until crispy and fork-tender.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, soak potatoes in water for 30 minutes before baking.
- Adjust seasonings to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg