Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with these crispy-skinned fluffy baked russet potatoes, perfect as a side dish or a cozy meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Poke several holes in each potato with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Rub olive oil all over the potatoes and sprinkle generously with sea salt.
- Place the seasoned potatoes directly on the oven rack. Bake for about 45-60 minutes.
- Cool for a few minutes before slicing open and fluffing the insides with a fork.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding your favorite toppings like sour cream, chives, or cheese. Make sure to avoid potatoes with blemishes for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: baked potatoes, crispy skin, comfort food, russet potatoes, easy recipes