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Crispy Baked Potatoes

Crispy Baked Potatoes with perfectly seasoned skin and fluffy interior, an easy and delicious side dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keywords: best baked potatoes, crispy baked potatoes, crispy potato skins, easy baked potato recipe, fluffy baked potatoes, how to bake potatoes, oven baked potatoes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly, then dry them completely.
  3. Poke each potato a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
  4. Rub the potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  5. Place potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the inside is fork-tender.
  6. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice open and serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, bake directly on the oven rack without wrapping in foil.