Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with perfectly baked potatoes in the oven. These oven-baked delights feature crispy, golden skins that give way to a soft, fluffy interior, making them a versatile dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Coarse sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and dry each potato thoroughly.
- Poke several holes into each potato with a fork.
- Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle generously with sea salt.
- Place them directly on the middle rack of the preheated oven.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 0.8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.03g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For even cooking, choose potatoes of similar size. - Avoid wrapping them in foil; it will result in soggy skins. - Experiment with toppings like broccoli, bacon bits, or pulled pork for added flavor.