Description
Discover the quickest way to make delicious oven baked potatoes with our easy recipe. Learn how to cut down cooking time without sacrificing flavor!
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes (227 g each, $1.56)
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil (15 ml, $0.04)
- 1 pinch salt (0.5 g, $0.02)
Instructions
- Set your oven to 400°F to preheat. Clean the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a towel. Pierce each potato multiple times using a fork.
- Pour the vegetable oil over the potatoes and rub it in with your hands until they are evenly covered. Arrange the potatoes on a baking tray (lining the tray with parchment or foil can simplify cleanup, if you prefer). Sprinkle a small amount of salt over the potatoes.
- Place the tray in the preheated oven and cook the potatoes for around 45 minutes, or until they are soft enough to easily insert a fork. The exact baking time may vary depending on the size of the potatoes.
- Gently slice the potatoes open, fluff the interiors with a fork, and top them with your choice of garnishes!
Notes
- Try enhancing the skin crispiness by coating the potatoes with a mix of oil and salt before baking.
- Add an extra burst of flavor by mixing herbs or spices like rosemary or paprika with the oil before rubbing it onto the potatoes.
- Ensure even cooking by rotating the potatoes halfway through baking; get creative with toppings like cheese, sour cream, or bacon for a tasty variation.