Description
This Crispy Baked Potato recipe delivers a perfectly tender potato with a delightfully crisp skin. Baked at 400°F for about an hour, the potato is seasoned simply with olive oil and kosher salt, then topped with classic accompaniments like butter, sour cream, scallions, cheese, and bacon crumbles. It’s an easy, comforting dish perfect as a side or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato
- 1 russet potato
Seasonings
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
Toppings
- Butter, to taste
- Sour cream, to taste
- Scallions, chopped, to taste
- Cheese, grated, to taste
- Bacon crumbles, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for baking the potato.
- Prepare the potato: Thoroughly scrub the russet potato under cold running water to remove any dirt, then pat it dry with a towel. Prick the potato all over with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Season the potato: Place the potato on a baking sheet. Brush the entire skin evenly with ½ tablespoon of olive oil, then sprinkle 1 ½ teaspoons of kosher salt over it to enhance flavor and help create a crisp skin.
- Bake: Bake the potato in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the inside is tender when pierced with a fork and the skin is crispy. Baking times may vary slightly depending on the size of the potato.
- Finish and serve: Remove the potato from the oven. Slice it open lengthwise, fluff the interior with a fork, and add your preferred toppings such as butter, sour cream, chopped scallions, grated cheese, and bacon crumbles. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use a fork to prick the potato so steam can escape and prevent bursting.
- For extra crispy skin, use coarse kosher salt.
- Russet potatoes are ideal for baking due to their starchy texture.
- You can customize toppings to your preference or dietary needs.
- Baking times may vary depending on the potato size; test tenderness with a fork.
