Here’s a simple, classic baked potato—crispy outside, fluffy inside 🥔
Oven Method (best texture)
Ingredients
- 1 large russet potato
- Olive oil or butter
- Salt
Steps
- Heat oven to 220°C / 425°F.
- Scrub the potato clean and dry it well.
- Prick all over with a fork.
- Rub lightly with oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Place directly on the oven rack (or on a tray).
- Bake 45–60 minutes, until a knife slides in easily.
- Slice open, fluff the inside with a fork, add toppings.
Microwave (fast option)
- Prick potato with a fork.
- Microwave on high 5 minutes, turn, then 3–5 more minutes.
- For crispy skin, finish in a hot oven or pan for 5–10 minutes.
Topping ideas
- Butter + sour cream + chives
- Cheddar cheese + bacon
- Greek yogurt + garlic + herbs
- Chili or baked beans
- Olive oil + salt + pepper (simple & great)
If you want air fryer, foil-wrapped, or loaded baked potato versions, tell me 😄
