Description
Learn how to make perfectly baked russet potatoes with a crispy skin and fluffy interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Scrub the potatoes under cold water and pat them dry.
- Prick each potato several times with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle generously with kosher salt.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and a fork easily pierces the potato.
- Let them cool slightly, then slice open and fluff the insides with a fork. Serve hot.
Notes
Serve baked potatoes with toppings like sour cream, chives, or cheese for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: baked potatoes, russet potatoes, side dish