Description
These Crispy Baked Potatoes are perfectly seasoned and oven-baked to achieve a deliciously crispy skin with a fluffy interior. Ideal as a simple and satisfying side dish, they are easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, chopped chives, shredded cheese, or crumbled bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and dried
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Chopped chives
- Shredded cheese
- Crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking and allow easy cleanup.
- Prepare Potatoes: Using a fork, poke each potato several times all around to create steam vents, which helps prevent the potatoes from bursting during baking.
- Season Potatoes: Rub each potato all over with olive oil, ensuring an even coat. Sprinkle evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika for a flavorful crust.
- Bake: Place the seasoned potatoes directly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 45 to 60 minutes, depending on their size, until the skins are crispy and a fork easily pierces through the center.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Slice each open and fluff the insides with a fork. Add your choice of optional toppings such as sour cream, chives, cheese, or bacon before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, finish the baked potatoes under the broiler for 2–3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Yukon Gold potatoes are a great alternative if you prefer a creamier interior texture.
- Make sure to scrub potatoes well to remove dirt before baking as the skin is eaten.
- Adjust seasoning to taste or add herbs like rosemary or thyme for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
