Simple. Perfect. Underrated. 🥔✨
Here’s how to make a fluffy-inside, crispy-skin baked potato every time.
🥔 Perfect Baked Potato (Oven)
Ingredients
- Russet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Scrub potatoes clean and dry them well.
- Pierce each potato 4–5 times with a fork.
- Rub lightly with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt.
- Place directly on the oven rack (foil on lower rack for drips).
- Bake 45–60 minutes, until skin is crisp and inside is soft.
Finish Like a Pro
- Slice open, fluff with a fork
- Add butter first (always)
- Then salt, pepper, and toppings
🔥 Topping Ideas
- Sour cream + chives
- Cheddar + bacon
- Chili + cheese
- Broccoli + cheese
- Butter + garlic + herbs (simple but elite)
Speed Options
- Microwave → Oven combo:
- Microwave 6–8 min, then bake 15–20 min for crispy skin
- Air fryer:
- 400°F for 35–40 min, flip halfway
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