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Perfect Baked Potato

A recipe for baked potatoes that achieve irresistible crispiness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 4 pieces Russet Potatoes Medium-sized
Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For brushing
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly.
  3. Prick the potatoes with a fork to allow steam to escape.
  4. Brush the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Baking
  1. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet.
  2. Bake for about 60 minutes or until the skin is crispy and a fork easily pierces the flesh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can wrap the potatoes in aluminum foil for the first half of the baking time.

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