Baked Potato
A classic, foolproof recipe for crispy-skinned, fluffy oven-baked potatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 to 4 Russet potatoes (8–12 oz each)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 to 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and scrub potatoes under cool water; pat completely dry.
- Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt.
- Poke 3-4 holes in each potato using a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Place potatoes on the baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes until soft.
- Split open the tops and serve immediately with desired toppings.
Notes
- Avoid using foil to ensure the skin stays crispy.
- Russet potatoes provide the best texture for baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 194.9 kcal
- Sugar: 1.7 g
- Sodium: 303.5 mg
- Fat: 3.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37.2 g
- Fiber: 4.7 g
- Protein: 4.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Find it online: https://cleanvegankitchen.com/baked-potato/