Description
Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside — these Oven Baked Potatoes are a timeless classic perfect for quick dinners, healthy snacks, or customizable meal ideas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola, avocado, or vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- toppings unsalted butter
- toppings sour cream
- toppings shredded cheddar cheese
- toppings cooked bacon bits
- toppings chopped chives or green onions
- toppings steamed broccoli
- toppings chili or pulled pork for loaded versions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and ensure it’s fully heated before baking.
- Scrub the potatoes clean with a brush under running water and dry them completely.
- Poke each potato 6–8 times with a fork to create steam vents.
- Rub each potato with oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Place them directly on the oven rack or on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Bake for 45–60 minutes, until a fork slides in easily and the skin feels crisp.
- Let them rest for 5 minutes, then slice open and gently fluff the inside.
- Add your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Oven Baked Potatoes, baked potatoes, side dish