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How To Bake Potatoes In The Oven?

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Summary

Potato in any form is our favorite, but oven-baked potatoes will always be a favorite. They are both simple and versatile. To make them stand outside you don’t need much else than butter and salt. But, you can top them […]

Potato in any form is our favorite, but oven-baked potatoes will always be a favorite. They are both simple and versatile. To make them stand outside you don’t need much else than butter and salt. But, you can top them with whatever you like to make them into a delicious meal. Our top tips will help you make the perfect baked potato in oven every time.

Prepare Your Potatoes And Their Skin

First of all, Russet potatoes make great baked potatoes due to their thick skin and starchy-fluffy interior. Because it is the most flavorful part of your potatoes, you need to take extra care. After scrubbing the potatoes (they were just picked from the ground), dry them well with a dish towel. Also, you will want to coat the potatoes with olive oil. The oil will not only make the skin crispier but also makes it more delicious. The potatoes should be rubbed all over before baking. After that, season the potatoes generously using salt and pepper. Perhaps you are wondering where the foil is. No need! No need!

How High And How Long To Bake (Or Air Fry)?

It’s all about high heat and long baking that makes all the difference. At 450 deg. for around 1 hour, if you lower the temperature, you’ll most likely end up with tough skin, wrinkled skin, and leathery potato. Measure the internal temperature of your potatoes to determine if they’re done. A baked potato that has been thoroughly cooked should register 200deg to 205deg. Baked potatoes can be sliced open immediately after being cooked to release steam. You can prepare your potatoes the same as in the oven. Once they are done, you can place them in the basket for an air fryer at 400 degrees for about 40 minutes.

Storing Leftovers

Baked potatoes can be enjoyed right out of the oven. If you’d like to save time and store them in an airtight bag for up 5 days, then cut them in half. Experts warn that they should not be stored in foil because this could lead to botulism. Let the potato cool in the refrigerator before heating it. Bake the potato for approximately 15 minutes at 350deg. These cookies were delicious!

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep:

5 Minutes

Total Duration:

1 min

CAL/SERV:

322

Ingredients

  • 4 russet potatoes, scrubbed
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450°F. With a fork, score the potatoes. After the oil is rubbed all over the potatoes, season them generously with salt, and pepper, and then place them on a baking dish or oven-safe rack that has been inserted into a baking sheet.

Step 2

Bake potatoes until the skin is easily removed with a knife, approximately one hour. An instant-read thermometer is used to check if the potatoes are cooked through. The internal temperature should range from 200 to 205 degrees.