Here’s a perfect, fluffy, restaurant-style Baked Potato that is crispy on the outside and soft, buttery on the inside. Simple, comforting, and goes with anything!
🥔🔥 Classic Baked Potato
⭐ Ingredients
4 russet potatoes (best kind for baking)
1–2 tbsp olive oil
Salt (coarse/sea salt works best)
Optional:
Butter
Sour cream
Shredded cheese
Chives/green onions
Bacon bits
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the Potatoes
Preheat oven to 425°F / 220°C
Scrub potatoes clean, dry well
Pierce each potato with a fork 6–8 times
2. Season
Rub potatoes with olive oil
Sprinkle generously with salt
(This makes the skin crispy!)
3. Bake
Place directly on the oven rack (best results)
Bake 50–60 minutes
They’re done when they feel soft when squeezed
4. Serve
Slice open, fluff with a fork
Add butter, salt, pepper, or your favorite toppings
