Description
Classic foil-wrapped baked potatoes with fluffy interiors and lightly crispy skins. This simple method locks in moisture while creating the ideal texture contrast. Perfect as a side or loaded main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes (about 8 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Aluminum foil
- Optional toppings: Butter, sour cream, chives, cheese, bacon bits
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Scrub potatoes and pat dry. Pierce each 4-5 times with a fork.
- Season: Rub potatoes with oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Wrap: Individually wrap each potato tightly in foil (shiny side in).
- Bake: Place directly on oven rack. Bake 45-60 minutes until tender when squeezed (time depends on size).
- Finish: Unwrap and return to oven for 5-10 minutes to crisp skins (optional).
- Serve: Split open and fluff with fork. Add desired toppings.
Notes
- Size Matters: For even cooking, choose potatoes of similar size
- Make Ahead: Can be baked 3 days ahead and reheated
- Crisper Skin: Skip foil or unwrap for last 15 minutes
- Grill Option: Cook over indirect heat for smoky flavor
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (no toppings)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg