Below are the ingredients you’ll need to make the perfect baked potatoes. You’ll find the full recipe details available in the recipe card.
Potatoes – We love baking Russet potatoes, also called Idaho potatoes as they have the creamiest texture. Make sure your potatoes are roughly the same size so that they’ll bake evenly.
Olive Oil – Extra virgin olive oil gets the outsides of the baked potatoes extra crispy in high heat.
Salt and Pepper – You’ll sprinkle the outside of your potatoes with kosher salt prior to baking. You’ll also need additional salt and pepper for seasoning to taste.
Butter – Butter makes everything better! You can use salted or unsalted butter.
How to Bake a Potato in the Oven
Here’s how easy it is to make a hot, crispy, and fluffy oven-baked potato:
Prep – Give the potatoes a good rinse and a scrub before you start, then dry them well. Use a fork to pierce the potato all over.
Rub the outside of the potatoes with a bit of olive oil, and coat them generously with salt.
Bake on a rack or baking sheet and bake at 450ºF for 45-60 minutes, depending on the size of your potatoes.
Serve – Cut the potatoes, add a pat of butter, and your desired toppings (see the section further on for easy topping ideas).
How to Cut a Baked Potato
Cutting a baked potato is easy and leaves plenty of room for all your favorite toppings:
Using a sharp knife, cut a slit down the middle of the potato (but not all the way through)
Gently press the ends of the potato to open it up. Use a fork to fluff the center.
Classic Baked Potato Toppings
These potatoes are delicious as is, and you can never go wrong with a little butter on a hot-from-the-oven baked potato. If you’d like to kick the toppings up a notch, try these easy ideas:
Sour Cream – Along with butter, sour cream is another favorite potato topping.
Cheese – We love shredded Mexican cheese or grated cheddar.
Bacon – Either cooked and crumbled Air Fryer Bacon or Baked Bacon.
Chives – Or green onion, to garnish.
How to Serve
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