A Perfect Baked Potato

Updated January 10, 2017

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This application provides a crisp crust and a tender interior. If you feel the need for speed, you can start the potato in the microwave. Let it cook on high for 9 to 12 minutes, but then finish it in the oven.

Makes1 perfect baked potato

Cooking MethodBaking

CostInexpensive

Easy

Total Timeunder 1 hour

Kid FriendlyYes

OccasionCasual Dinner Party, Family Get-together

Recipe CourseSide Dish

Dietary ConsiderationEgg-free, Gluten-free, Halal, Kosher, Lactose-free, Peanut Free, Soy Free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Five Ingredients or LessYes

MealDinner

MoodBlue

Taste and TextureCrisp, Salty

Type of DishVegetable

Ingredients

1 medium-size high-starch potato (russet or Idaho)
Canola oil
Kosher salt
Vegetable brush
Paper towels
Fork
Small bowl
Fireproof gloves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Wash the potato with a vegetable brush and dry with paper towels. With the fork, poke holes all over the potato surface. This will allow steam inside the potato to release as it heats, which will result in a great fluffy texture. Pour a small amount of canola oil into a bowl, add the potato and turn until the entire surface is lightly coated with the oil. This not only makes for a slightly crunchy skin, because the oil can get so much hotter than the water inside the potato, it will regulate the moisture. Sprinkle the potato skin with the kosher salt.
Place the potato directly on the rack in the center of the oven. A medium-size russet should be fully cooked in about 1 hour. To check for doneness, give the potato a squeeze (wearing fireproof gloves). If the skin feels kind of crunchy but the meat inside is soft, it’s time to eat.

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Skeezix

Feb 28, 2017

This is how I make baked potatoes except that I usually don't bother with the oil or salt. Also, 400 degrees seems to work better with my oven. You can't get fluffy baked potatoes by microwaving them.