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Perfect Baked Potato

A recipe for achieving crispy and fluffy baked potatoes.
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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
Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For coating
Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt For seasoning

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly.
  3. Poke 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.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, until tender.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 160cal (8%) Carbohydrates: 37g (12%) Protein: 4g (8%) Fat: 0g (0%) Saturated Fat: 0g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g Monounsaturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg (0%) Sodium: 300mg (13%) Potassium: 950mg (27%) Fiber: 4g (17%) Sugar: 1g (2%) Vitamin A: 0IU (0%) Vitamin C: 30mg (36%) Calcium: 2mg (0%) Iron: 10mg (56%)
Keywords: Baked Potato, Crispy Potato, Fluffy Potato

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can turn the potatoes halfway through baking.

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