Perfect Baked Potato Recipe

Baked potato topped with butter, salt and pepper.

5 from 4 ratings

from kristineskitchenblog.com

The best baked potato recipe! These baked potatoes are perfectly fluffy inside and have delicious crispy skins seasoned with salt. Serve them as a side dish or a main course, with your favorite toppings.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1

Total Time1 5

Servings: servings

Calories: 230kcal

Author: Kristine Rosenblatt

Ingredients

4 medium russet potatoes*
2 tablespoons olive oil
coarse kosher salt or flaked sea salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scrub potatoes and pat them dry. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Prick potatoes a few times with a fork.
Rub olive oil over the potatoes. Sprinkle all sides generously with salt.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-70 minutes, until tender when pierced with a fork. The cook time will depend on the size of the potatoes.
To split potatoes open, cut lengthwise through the top and then press gently on the two ends. Serve potatoes with toppings, as desired.

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Notes

You can use this recipe to make more or less baked potatoes. Place them in a single layer on the baking sheet.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is only an estimate.