Description
Baked potatoes in the oven are a simple and satisfying dish. They are fluffy on the inside and have a crispy skin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and dry the potatoes.
- Poke holes in each potato with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Choose potatoes that are similar in size for even cooking.
- Experiment with toppings like sour cream or cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: baked potatoes in the oven