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Crispy Oven-Baked Potatoes

Deliciously crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these oven-baked potatoes are the ultimate comfort food.
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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: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large russet potatoes Make sure they are firm and free of blemishes.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For achieving crispy skin and rich flavor.
  • to taste salt Essential for enhancing natural goodness.
  • to taste pepper Use freshly cracked for best flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash the potatoes under running water to remove dirt.
  3. Dry each potato with a towel.
  4. Poke holes all over the potatoes with a fork.
  5. Rub each potato with olive oil, then sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes.
  2. Check that they're done when easily pierced with a fork and aromatic.
Serving
  1. Let them cool briefly, then serve warm with or without toppings.

Notes

For extra crispiness, bake directly on the oven rack. Feel free to experiment with other potato varieties and seasoning additions.