Here’s a perfect baked potato—crispy skin, fluffy inside 🥔✨
🥔 Classic Baked Potato
Ingredients
- Large russet potatoes
- Olive oil or butter
- Salt
Oven Method (Best Texture)
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash & dry potatoes well.
- Pierce each potato 3–4 times with a fork.
- Rub lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Place directly on the oven rack (or on a baking sheet).
- Bake 45–60 minutes, until skin is crisp and a fork slides in easily.
Make It Extra Fluffy
- Slice a cross on top
- Gently squeeze ends to open
- Add butter immediately so it melts inside
🧀 Topping Ideas
- Butter + sour cream
- Cheddar cheese + chives
- Bacon bits
- Greek yogurt + herbs
- Chili or broccoli & cheese
⚡ Quick Microwave + Oven Hack
- Microwave 5–7 minutes (flip halfway)
- Finish in oven 10–15 minutes at 425°F
👉 Soft inside + crispy skin fast
🧠 Tip
- Russet potatoes are best because of their high starch content
- Don’t wrap in foil while baking—this steams the skin instead of crisping it
If you want, I can also share air fryer, salt-crusted, or restaurant-style steakhouse baked potato methods.
