Baked Potato

Crispy skin, fluffy interior

Prep: Cook: Serves: 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Butter, sour cream, chives, bacon

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Scrub potatoes. Poke several times with fork.
  3. Rub with oil and coat generously with salt.
  4. Place directly on oven rack (sheet below to catch drips).
  5. Bake until skin is crispy and interior fluffy, .
  6. Cut X in top, squeeze sides to open.
  7. Top with butter, sour cream, chives, bacon.

Notes

  • Russets have best fluffy texture.
  • Oil and salt = crispy skin.
  • No foil - steams instead of bakes.

Serious Eats (Kenji López-Alt tested)