Here’s a simple guide to a perfect Baked Potato 🥔—crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside:
Ingredients (serves 1–2)
- 1 large russet potato
- 1–2 tsp olive oil or butter
- Salt, to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, cheese, chives, bacon bits, butter
Instructions
1. Prep the potato
- Preheat oven to 220°C / 425°F.
- Scrub potato clean and pat dry.
- Pierce the potato several times with a fork.
- Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
2. Bake
- Place directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet.
- Bake 45–60 minutes until skin is crispy and a fork slides in easily.
3. Serve
- Slice open and fluff the inside with a fork.
- Add butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, chives, or any topping you like.
💡 Tips
- Russet potatoes are ideal—they have a fluffy texture inside.
- For extra crispy skin, rub with a bit of oil and salt before baking.
- You can also microwave first for 5–7 minutes to reduce oven time, then bake 15–20 minutes for crispy skin.
I can also give a 5-minute microwave baked potato version that’s soft and fluffy without waiting 45 minutes.
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