Crispy Baked Potatoes Recipe
My favourite Crispy Baked Potatoes Recipe recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and position a rack in the center.
Scrub the potatoes well and pat dry, then prick each potato all over with a fork.
Rub each potato with 1/2 tablespoon oil until evenly coated, then sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt over each one; add a light grinding of black pepper if using.
Place potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 60 to 75 minutes, rotating once halfway through, until skins are deeply browned and a skewer slides easily into the centers.
Remove potatoes from oven and brush or rub with a little more oil if needed; sprinkle with coarse sea salt to taste.
Let potatoes rest 5 minutes, then slice open lengthwise and gently squeeze ends to fluff the interior.
Add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter to each potato so it melts into the fluffy flesh.
Top with sour cream or Greek yogurt, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped chives or green onions, and crumbled bacon as desired.
Serve hot, with extra butter, sour cream, cheese, chives, and bacon available for guests to customize.
