Perfect Baked Potato

Name: Perfect Baked Potato
Prep time: PT10MIN
Cook time: PT60MIN
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Sides
Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes (about 8-10 oz each), scrubbed and dried; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; Optional toppings: butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, chives, bacon bits, black pepper

Recipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-08-20 |2 Comments

Jump to Recipe

Perfect Baked Potato

PREP10 min

COOK60 min

Discover the secret to making the perfect baked potato: fluffy inside, crispy skin, and endlessly customizable. The ultimate side or satisfying meal!

Cook Mode(toggle on to prevent screen dimming)

4SERVINGS

Ingredients

4 large russet potatoes (about 8-10 oz each), scrubbed and dried
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Optional toppings: butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, chives, bacon bits, black pepper

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
Scrub the russet potatoes under cool water and pat dry. Prick each potato 5-6 times with a fork.
3
Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt, coating all sides.
4
Place potatoes directly on the middle oven rack. Bake for 50-60 minutes, turning once, until skins are crisp and potatoes feel soft when squeezed.
5
Remove from oven. Cut a slit on top, gently squeeze ends to open, and fluff flesh with a fork. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!