Perfect Baked Potato

A classic baked potato: crispy, salted skins and fluffy interiors. This straightforward method creates a side or main, ready for your favorite toppings.

Total time: 1 h 10 min • Active: 1 h 8 min • Inactive: 2 min

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Ingredients

4 ea russet potato
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp sea salt

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Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Wash and dry the russet potatoes.

Use a fork to poke a few holes into each washed, dried russet potato.

Rub each pricked potato with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle liberally with sea salt.

Bake the oiled, salted potatoes at 425°F (218°C) for 45 to 60 minutes, until the skins are crisp and the insides are fork-tender.

Slice open each baked potato and fluff the insides before serving. Add desired toppings if using.

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