This easy Baked Potato recipe makes the perfect side dish for any meal! Crispy skin on the outside and fluffy on the inside, a perfect baked potato is easier to achieve than you might think. Learn how to bake a potato with my foolproof method and then load them up with your favorite toppings and dig in!
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes medium to large
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 teaspoons kosher salt
Optional Toppings
- sour cream, butter, salt, pepper, chives, green onions, chili, bacon, etc. optional
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
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Scrub the potatoes under cold water and then pat completely dry. (Dry skin now ensures a crispy skin later).4 russet potatoes
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Use a fork to prick the potato all over, piercing just the skin.
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Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and brush liberally with the olive oil.2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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Sprinkle all sides of the potato with salt.5 teaspoons kosher salt
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