Best Baked Potato Recipe
The Best Baked Potato has perfectly crispy skin and fluffy insides using just three ingredients. Top with butter, sour cream and your favorite potato fixings for a simple, satisfying and delicious side dish.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 93kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large Russett Potatoes washed
- 3 Tablespoons Avocado Oil can substitute another cooking oil
- 4 teaspoon Sea Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Using a fork, poke 6-10 holes, about a ½" deep, into each potato.
- Put the potatoes into a large ziplock bag with the avocado oil. Seal the bag and roll the potatoes around inside the bag until all the potatoes are covered in oil (Note: if you don't have a ziplock bag, you can use a large bowl).
- Place potatoes onto a 9" x 13" baking dish or cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Sprinkle sea salt all over each potato, making sure to get the sides, too.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a fork inserted does not stick. Remove from the oven and slice open. Use a fork to lightly fluff the insides and serve warm with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
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Notes
How To Microwave Baked Potatoes
- Microwave the baked potatoes on a paper plate or directly on the microwave turntable. If cooking two or more potatoes, an additional 5 minutes. Check the potatoes. When done, the potatoes should be easily pierced with a fork or paring knife all the way to the center. Continue to microwave in 1-minute bursts as needed until the potatoes are cooked through.
- Let the potatoes cool for about 5 minutes, then slice through the top of the potato and using 2 forks, fluff the inside.
How To Cook Baked Potatoes in the Crockpot
- Prick the potatoes with a fork several times, then rub potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and wrap tightly in foil.
- Place the potatoes into a crockpot, cover, and cook on high for 4 ½ to 5 hours, or on low for 7 ½ to 8 hours until tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 93kcal | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g