Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- Olive oil (just a splash)
- Sea salt (to taste)
- Butter (for topping)
- Sour cream, shredded cheddar, chives, and crispy bacon (optional toppings)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Scrub the potatoes thoroughly to clean.
- Dry each potato and stab them a few times with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack with a baking sheet underneath to catch drips.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, checking for doneness by squeezing gently with an oven mitt.
- Slice open, add butter, and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crispy skin, put the sliced potatoes back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3.8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: baked potato, comfort food, side dish, easy recipe, russet potato