baked potatos

A classic for a reason 🥔✨ Here’s how to make perfect baked potatoes—crispy skin, fluffy inside, every time.

Baked Potatoes

Ingredients

• Russet potatoes (1 per person)
• Olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Optional toppings: butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon, chives, chili, etc.

Oven Method (Best Texture)

1. Heat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Scrub potatoes clean and dry well.
3. Poke each potato 4–6 times with a fork.
4. Rub lightly with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt.
5. Place directly on the oven rack (or on a rack over a baking sheet).
6. Bake 45–60 minutes, until skin is crisp and a knife slides in easily.
7. Slice open, fluff with a fork, add toppings.

Extra Crispy Skin Tip

• After baking, brush with a little butter and pop back in the oven for 5 more minutes.

Faster Options

• Microwave + oven combo:
  Microwave 5–7 minutes (flip halfway), then oven 15–20 minutes.
• Air fryer:
  400°F for 35–40 minutes, flipping once.

Pro Tips

• Don’t wrap in foil unless you want soft skin.
• Russets are best—high starch = fluffy inside.
• Salt before baking = flavorful, crackly skin.

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Just say the word 😄