The Ultimate Crispy Baked Potato
Master the art of crispy baked potatoes with this simple recipe that guarantees a perfect side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Russet Potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the russet potatoes under cold water to remove any dirt and scrub them clean.
- Poke about 5-6 times into each potato with a fork.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil on each potato and rub it all over.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper generously over the potato skin.
- Bake directly on the oven rack for 45-50 minutes.
- Let them sit for 5 minutes before slicing open and fluffing the insides.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with toppings and variations like Tex-Mex, Mediterranean, or even vegan options!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: crispy baked potato, side dish, vegetarian, potatoes, comfort food