Description
Baked potatoes in the oven are a simple and delicious dish. They are fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and scrub the potatoes under cold water.
- Pat the potatoes dry with a towel.
- Poke several holes in each potato with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add toppings like sour cream, cheese, or chives.
- Cooking time may vary based on potato size.
- Ensure potatoes are evenly coated with oil for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: baked potatoes in the oven