- Twice Baked Potatoes – Mash the baked potatoes and bake them again with cheese and bacon on top.
- Potato Wedges – Cut the baked potatoes into wedges, brush them with oil or melted butter, season with salt and pepper, and air fry them for a quick and delicious snack.
- Potato Salad – Dice the baked potatoes and use them to make a potato salad.
- Baked Potato Skins – Scoop out the flesh of the baked potatoes and brush the skins with butter or olive oil. Bake them until crispy, then top with sour cream and bacon for a tasty appetizer.
Once you try this method for baking potatoes in the oven, you’ll taste the difference between a good baked potato and a great one. You’ll love the salty, crispy skins and the creamy centers that melt in your mouth. We can’t wait to hear your feedback!
Make the perfect baked potato with a crispy, salty skin and a tender, creamy center. This is our go-to method for baking potatoes in the oven, and it never fails.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Preheat the oven to 450ºF. If you have a wire rack, place it over a baking sheet for even cooking.
- Scrub the potatoes under running water, then dry them thoroughly. Use a fork to poke holes all over the potatoes, about 5-6 times.
- Rub the potato skins with olive oil and sprinkle generously with kosher salt.
- Place the potatoes on a rack or baking sheet, making sure there’s at least an inch of space between them. Bake for 45-60 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes, or until they can be easily pierced with a fork (reaching 210ºF in the center on an instant-read thermometer).
- To serve, use a knife to make a slit down the center of each potato (not all the way through) and gently push the sides to open it up. Fluff the center with a fork and add a tablespoon of butter to melt. Season with salt and pepper or add desired toppings.
