Description:
Enjoy soft, fluffy baked potatoes with crispy skins in record time! Perfect as a side dish or stuffed with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients:
- 4 medium potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold work best)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper (optional)
- Optional toppings: butter, sour cream, cheese, chives, bacon bits
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. Pat dry.
- Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, until the skins are crisp and a fork easily pierces the potato.
- Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, and serve with your favorite toppings.
Tips:
- For extra-crispy skin, bake directly on the oven rack instead of a sheet.
- To speed up baking, microwave potatoes for 5–6 minutes first, then finish in the oven for 15–20 minutes.
- Store leftover baked potatoes in the fridge and reheat in the oven to keep skins crisp.