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Baked Potatoes in the Oven Recipe
Marigold Voss

Baked Potatoes in the Oven Recipe

Classic baked potatoes made in the oven with crispy skins and fluffy centers. This easy, budget-friendly recipe is perfect as a side dish or a customizable main meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium Potatoes russet or baking potatoes
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp Salt coarse or to taste
  • ½ tsp Black pepper optional
  • 2 tbsp Fresh herbs chopped, optional garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Oven Preheated
  • 1 Baking tray Lined or unlined
  • 1 Fork For piercing potatoes
  • 1 Knife Optional, for serving
  • 1 Aluminium foil Optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly.
  3. Pat potatoes dry using a kitchen towel.
  4. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
  5. Rub potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  6. Place potatoes directly on a baking tray.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes.
  8. Check doneness by inserting a fork into the center.
  9. Remove potatoes from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
  10. Slice open and serve with desired toppings.

Video

Notes

  • For extra crispy skins, bake potatoes directly on the oven rack.
  • Avoid wrapping in foil if you want crispy skin.
  • Add toppings like sour cream, cheese, or vegetables as desired.
  • Leftover baked potatoes can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.