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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 20 min • Active: 1 h 8 min • Inactive: 12 min

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Ingredients

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.≈ 12 min
  2. Wash and dry the russet potatoes.≈ 5 min
  3. Use a fork to poke a few holes into each washed, dried russet potato.≈ 2 min
  4. Rub each pricked potato with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle liberally with sea salt.≈ 3 min
  5. 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.≈ 55 min
  6. Slice open each baked potato and fluff the insides before serving. Add desired toppings if using.≈ 3 min

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Adapted from www.loveandlemons.com

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