Description
These oven baked potatoes are the perfect easy side dish—crispy skin, fluffy inside, and loaded with comfort. Whether paired with steak, chicken, or a salad, this easy baked potato recipe delivers the best results every time. A healthy, gluten-free dinner idea that’s as satisfying as it is simple.
Ingredients
4 Russet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and scrub the potatoes clean.
2. Dry potatoes and prick them several times with a fork.
3. Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and optional black pepper.
4. Place directly on the oven rack or a baking sheet and bake for 45–60 minutes.
5. Potatoes are done when easily pierced with a fork and skin is crisp.
6. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing open and serving.
Notes
Use Russet potatoes for fluffiest texture.
Avoid microwaving leftovers if you want to preserve the crispy skin.
Add toppings like sour cream, cheese, or chili for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg