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Perfect Baked Potato

A recipe for achieving crispy, fluffy baked potatoes.
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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
  

Potato Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Russet Potatoes Medium-sized
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For coating
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly.
  3. Poke holes in each potato with a fork.
  4. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  5. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack.

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