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Perfect Baked Potato

A simple yet delicious recipe for baked potatoes that achieve irresistible crispiness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 4 pieces Russet Potatoes Choose medium to large size for best results.
Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For coating the potatoes.
Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt To taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly.
  3. Poke several holes in each potato with a fork.
  4. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Baking
  1. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes, until tender.
  2. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, turn the potatoes halfway through baking.

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