Oven baked potatoes
We’ll keep these oven baked potatoes simple with a bit of oil, salt, pepper and a nice dollop of butter on top. This easy baked potato recipe is reminiscent of fluffy buttery mashed potatoes but better because it’s served in nice crispy potato skins.
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
Ingredients
- 5 large Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- Butter
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Green onions
- Bacon
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside, then preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Rinse the potatoes under water while scrubbing to remove any dirt, then pat them dry with paper towels.
- With a fork, prick holes around each potato, then place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Rub oil over the entire surface of each potato and season them all over with salt and pepper. You can add other spices, such as garlic powder, paprika, or cayenne if you prefer.
- Bake the potatoes for 50-60 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 205°F (96°C) or until a fork can easily pierce through. If more time is needed, continue baking and check every 5 minutes.
- Once fork-tender, remove baking sheet from oven, let it rest for 5 mins then use a knife to cut each potato lengthwise and gently pull it open. (Be careful cos it will be steaming hot)
- Push the ends towards each other and use a fork to fluff up the inside.
- Serve the baked potatoes with pats of butter, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, sour cream, and crumbled bacon if using the optional toppings.
Notes
- Foil can be used instead of parchment to line the baking sheet.
- Pricking holes in the potatoes helps vent steam and prevent the potatoes from exploding.
- Try to select potatoes of uniform size for even cooking.
- Avocado oil is preferred over olive oil due to its higher smoke point.
- Melted butter can be brushed on instead of oil if desired.
- Top with your favorite extras like guacamole, salsa, hot sauce, jalapeños, red pepper flakes, etc.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 367mgPotassium: 1539mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 3mg
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