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
- 4 ea russet potato
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp sea salt
Steps
Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.≈ 12 min Wash and dry the russet potatoes.≈ 5 min Use a fork to poke a few holes into each washed, dried russet potato.≈ 2 min Rub each pricked potato with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle liberally with sea salt.≈ 3 min 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 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
Yields
- 4 ea baked potato
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