Bird's Perfect Baked Potatoes
Experience the ultimate comfort food with Bird’s Perfect Baked Potatoes—a recipe that delivers flawlessly crispy skins and fluffy, tender interiors every time. Perfectly seasoned with a simple yet flavorful blend of olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, these oven-baked Russet potatoes are an easy-to-make side dish or satisfying main course. With minimal prep and just an hour of cooking time, this foolproof guide ensures perfectly cooked potatoes that can be customized with your favorite toppings, from creamy butter and sour cream to gooey cheese and savory bacon bits. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy evening in, these baked potatoes are the epitome of effortless perfection.
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Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Step 2
Thoroughly rinse and scrub the potatoes under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Step 3
Using a fork, poke 8-10 holes all over each potato. This allows steam to escape during baking and prevents them from bursting.
Step 4
Rub each potato with olive oil, ensuring the entire surface is coated. This helps to create a crispy skin.
Step 5
Sprinkle the potatoes evenly with kosher salt and black pepper, ensuring they are well-seasoned on all sides.
Step 6
Place the potatoes directly on the middle oven rack or on a baking sheet lined with foil. Make sure they are spaced out to allow even airflow.
Step 7
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the skins are crisp.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly for 5-10 minutes. Cut a slit down the center of each potato and fluff the insides with a fork before serving.
Step 9
Serve as-is or with your favorite toppings like butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, bacon bits, or chives.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1234.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1424.2 |
| Total Fat 28.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1937.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 265.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.9g | |
| Protein 34.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 192.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6749.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories