Perfect Baked Potatoes

Achieve fluffy interiors and irresistibly crispy skins with our Perfect Baked Potatoes recipe—your ultimate guide to mastering this classic comfort food. Using just three simple ingredients—Russet potatoes, olive oil, and kosher salt—this recipe transforms humble spuds into a mouthwatering dish that’s wonderfully versatile. The secret lies in a few easy techniques: scrubbing the potatoes clean, poking them for steam release, and coating them with olive oil and salt for a perfectly golden, crackly exterior. Ready in just over an hour, these baked potatoes are ideal as a side dish or the base for a hearty, customizable meal with your favorite toppings. Whether you’re serving them alongside a roasted main or piling them high with sour cream and cheese, these baked potatoes are your new go-to for effortless, flavorful perfection.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium Russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Kosher salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Scrub the potatoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt and pat them dry with a clean towel.

Step 3

Poke each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking, which helps prevent bursting.

Step 4

Rub each potato with a small amount of olive oil—just enough to lightly coat the skin. This ensures a crispy exterior.

Step 5

Sprinkle kosher salt over the oiled potatoes, pressing gently to adhere the salt for flavor and texture.

Step 6

Place the potatoes directly onto the middle oven rack or on a baking sheet if preferred for easier cleanup.

Step 7

Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches about 210°F (99°C) and the skin is crispy.

Step 8

To check if they are done, you can poke them with a fork; they should feel soft all the way through.

Step 9

Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven with care, as they will be hot.

Step 10

Allow them to rest for 5 minutes before slicing open and adding your preferred toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(724.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	924.0

Total Fat 28g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1866.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 152.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12g	0%
Total Sugars 8.0g
Protein 20.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 104.3mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 3876.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.8%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 64.7%