Learn how to make the best baked potatoes with flavorful, crispy skin and fluffy insides in three easy steps. Baked potato topping ideas included!
Ingredients
4 russet potatoes (½ lb. each, $1.56)
1 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.04)
1 pinch salt ($0.02)
Instructions
1Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Wash the potatoes well, then dry them with a towel. Use a fork to prick each potato several times.
2Drizzle the cooking oil over the potatoes, then use your hands to smear the oil over each potato until it is fully coated. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet (you can line the baking sheet in parchment or foil for easy cleanup, if desired). Season the potatoes with a pinch of salt.
3Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the potatoes can be pierced easily with a fork. Total baking time will depend on the size of your potatoes.
4Carefully cut the potatoes open, fluff the inside with a fork, and add your favorite toppings!
