Here’s a simple guide to make a perfect baked potato—crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside:
🥔 Baked Potato
🧂 Ingredients
- 2–4 large potatoes (Russet or Idaho work best)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Optional toppings:
Butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, chives, bacon bits, or chili
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 200°C (400°F)
- Prepare the potatoes
- Scrub clean and pat dry.
- Prick each potato several times with a fork (prevents bursting).
- Season
- Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake
- Place directly on oven rack or baking tray.
- Bake 45–60 minutes, until skin is crispy and a knife slides in easily.
- Serve
- Slice open, fluff the inside with a fork, and add your favorite toppings.
🔹 Tips
- Don’t wrap in foil if you want crispy skin.
- Choose similar-sized potatoes for even cooking.
- Optional: brush with herbed butter after baking for extra flavor.
I can also give a 10-minute microwave version if you want a baked potato fast. Do you want that?
