Description

This recipe for Crispy Baked Potatoes teaches you how to achieve perfectly tender interiors and satisfyingly crispy skins using simple pantry ingredients. Featuring russet potatoes seasoned with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, these baked potatoes make a versatile side dish or base for countless toppings. Easy to prepare and oven-baked to golden perfection, they deliver classic comfort food with a delightful crunch.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

4 medium-sized russet potatoes

Seasoning

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1 teaspoon paprika (optional)

Garnish

Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
Prepare Potatoes: Thoroughly wash and scrub your russet potatoes to remove any dirt. Pat them completely dry with a clean towel to ensure the skin crisps properly during baking.
Season Potatoes: Poke several holes in each potato with a fork to allow steam to escape. Then coat each potato evenly with olive oil. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika over the potatoes to infuse flavor and enhance their crispy texture.
Bake Potatoes: Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Bake them in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking to ensure even crispiness on all sides. The potatoes are done when skins are golden and crispy, and the insides are tender when pierced with a fork.
Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chives if desired, and serve immediately with your favorite toppings for a delicious meal or side dish.

Notes

You can adjust the seasoning to suit your taste, adding more or less garlic powder and paprika or omitting them entirely.
To test doneness, insert a fork or skewer; it should slide in easily without resistance.
For extra crispiness, using a convection oven setting can help circulate hot air around the potatoes.
Leftover baked potatoes can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.