Perfect Baked Potato

Perfect baked potatoes are easy to make in the oven. They have crispy skin and fluffy interiors. This basic recipe is easy to follow for baking potatoes.

Perfect Baked Potato

It is easy to make a perfect baked potato. I use this simple method. You can bake it in the oven, but it takes longer to make. The inside will be soft and fluffy once you cut it. This baked potato recipe can be served as a side dish or as a main course. You can also top it with chili, broccoli, and cheese such the Chili Baked Potato or this Broccoli and Cheese Twice Baked potatoes. Potatoes can be a whole food, high in fiber, and full of antioxidants. You might also like this Baked Sweet Potato Recipe.

How to Bake a Potato in an Oven

I prefer russet potatoes, but you can also use Yukon Gold and Idaho. You’ll also need olive oil spray not to be confused with cooking spray, and salt. Once you’re ready to bake follow these steps:

1. First, heat the oven at 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil paper.
2. Wash and dry the potatoes well before you prepare them. Use a fork to poke all over the potatoes.
3. Next, season the potatoes with salt. Place them on a baking sheet and drizzle olive oil all over.
4. Season them generously with kosher Salt, then transfer them to the oven to bake.
5. Bake for 50-60 minutes until skins are crisp and potatoes can be easily pierced with a small knife.

Microwave baked potato

1. Cook the potato for 3-4 minutes, then flip it and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
2. For every extra potato you’re cooking, add 1 minute for each side.
3. If you find it still difficult to cook, continue to cook the potato in 1-minute increments.

Tips for the Perfect Baked Potato

Don’t wrap it with foil. Although you may be tempted to wrap the potato in foil, doing so won’t give you that really crispy skin that we are looking for here. You will get the best results if the potatoes are left unwrapped.

Salt the outside. The skin is the loaded with fiber, so don’t toss it! To make it flavorful you’ll want to salt it so it’s tasty and crisp.

How to Serve

Depending on your appetite, you can eat half or full potatoes as a side. Serve this oven baked potato with some butter or sour cream and salt. You can also load it with sourcream, crumbled bacon and shredded cheese to make a loaded potato.