HOW TO COOK PERFECT BAKED POTATOES
The perfect baked potato. Crispy on the outside, pillowy on the inside. Here are a few key secrets for making it happen!
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Categories Side Dish
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Scrub the potato with water and a vegetable brush until well-cleaned. Blot dry with a kitchen towel or paper towel.
- Rub the entire potato with olive oil, then sprinkle on some kosher salt and rub that all over the potato as well.
- Prick each potato with a fork three or four times. This will allow the steam to escape while baking.
- Place potatoes directly on the oven rack. Bake until potatoes just begin to appear wrinkly and papery on the outside, and when you squeeze the potato, it gives - 40-50 minutes, depending on the size of your potato. Another way to test is to insert a fork into the potato (it's done if the fork goes in easily).
- Remove from the oven and, as soon as you can handle them, slice each potato down the middle. Then place your forefinger and thumbs on the bottom ends and squeeze toward the center. This helps to fluff the insides, and helps keep moisture from getting trapped inside the skin as the potatoes begin to cool.
- Serve warm with butter, sour cream, bacon, chives, scallions, salt, black pepper, sauteed mushrooms, chili, grated cheese, salsa, steamed broccoli, pretty much whatever you want. The perfect meal!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 kcal, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 291 mg, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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Danny Sorrells
[email protected]I'm a bit of a baked potato connoisseur and this recipe is definitely a keeper.
Md Elim Hosain
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it tonight.
Aqeeb Ahmad
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Paa Kow
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.
Selem Amer
[email protected]These potatoes were so good, I ate the whole thing myself.
Naveed Urakhman
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the potatoes turned out great!
Angle Jannat
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making these potatoes again.
Hope Hardy
[email protected]These are the best baked potatoes I've ever had.
PSJ DON GAMING
[email protected]I've made these potatoes several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Hawa Muradi
[email protected]These potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. They're simple, yet delicious.
Jada White
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is. I just throw the potatoes in the oven and forget about them until they're done.
Daniel Tsehlani
[email protected]I've tried many baked potato recipes, but this one is by far the best. The potatoes are always cooked evenly and the skin is perfectly crispy.
Alex Fredenberg
[email protected]These potatoes were a hit at my last dinner party. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.