Crispy Skin Baked Potato

This is a simple recipe to achieve consistently fluffy baked potatoes with delicious crispy skin. Be sure to select Russet potatoes for the fluffiest interior. This two step baking method comes in handy when cooking multiple dishes. After the first baking step, the potatoes can be set aside for up to an hour then placed back in the oven for the final 10 minute crisping stage, so the potatoes are ready when you need them.

Ingredients

Medium Russet potatoes, as many potatoes as you need, rinsed and patted dry
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, or more depending on the number of potatoes
1 tsp kosher salt

Preparation

Prep the Potatoes

Preheat oven to 300°F
Create steam holes with a fork by poking each potato about 3 times
Rub each potato with olive oil, enough to make the slippery
Sprinkle each potato with kosher salt

Bake the Potatoes

Place potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 1 hour
Remove the potatoes and apply another light coating of olive oil to the potatoes

Crisp the Skin

Increase heat to 400°F
Place potatoes back into the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until potato skins are browned and crispy

Enjoy!

Serve with your favorite toppings such as sour cream and chives or keep it simple with a pat of butter, an extra sprinkle of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

These are also great the next day chopped and sauteed with onions for a delicious breakfast hash. Serve with eggs, hot sauce and sprinkle with fresh herbs! Yum!

Pro Tip: For the fluffiest result, insert a fork into the top of the baked potato a few times then squeeze the potato open with both hands rather than slice open with a knife.

Nutrition Corner

White potatoes contain complex carbohydrates that provide a moderate amount of fiber which supports digestive health. Potatoes also offer a good source of potassium and contain vitamin C. Potassium is involved in electrolyte balance and supports muscle contraction (including heart contractions), bone health and kidney function. Vitamin C supports immune function and collagen production.

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