Baked Potato

Yumna Jawad

Updated May 19, 2025

5 from 7 votes

Crispy outside, soft and fluffy inside, baked potatoes! Bake in the oven at 425ยฐF for 45-50 minutes after coating each potato in a little oil and S&P.

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Baked potatoes are so good!

It doesnโ€™t get any simpler than a baked potato. While the cooking method is very easy (i.e., throwing whole potatoes in the oven and letting the oven do the work), there are a few simple things you can do to make the โ€œbestโ€ baked potato.

First, you want to bake potatoes at a high temperature so the skin gets crispy, but the inside stays fluffy. Second, you want to rub the skin with olive oil and season it with salt and pepper before baking. Then you pop the potatoes on a baking sheet and let them cook!

Happy Cooking!
โ€“ Yumna

How to Bake a Potato

Step 1: Wash the potatoes well, scrubbing off dirt with a brush or your fingers.
Step 2: Dry with a paper towel.
Step 3: Use your fingers, a brush, or a paper towel to coat with olive oil and season to taste.
Poking holes in potato with fork.
Step 4: Prick the skin with a fork in several places. Bake until the skin crisps and puffs and the potatoes are easily pierced. This will depend on the potato size.
How to bake a potato.

Baked Potato Recipe

Author: Yumna Jawad
5 from 7 votes
For crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, baked potatoes just bake in the oven at 425ยฐF for 45-50 minutes after coating each potato in a little oil and S&P. That's it!
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings4 servings
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425ยฐF
  • Wash the potatoes well, dry with a paper towel, and rub (or use a brush) with olive oil and salt and pepper.
  • Prick the skins of the potatoes with a fork and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the skin crisps and puffs and the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before cutting open. Serve as desired.

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Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezing Instructions: Freeze cool baked potatoes solid before wrapping in foil and placing it a freezer bag. They will keep well for up to 3 months.
Photo Credit: Erin Jensen

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 18mg, Potassium: 888mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 2IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 28mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

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Recipe Tips

  1. Dry the potato skin. This may seem like a simple thing to skip, but starting with super dry skin will ensure it can crisp up.
  2. Donโ€™t skimp on the vent holes! Allowing steam to escape as the potato cooks is what ensures a fluffy baked interior. The more escape holes, the better! Plus, this will prevent the potato from exploding in the oven while baking, which can cause a huge mess!
  3. Speed up the cooking time. If you are short on time you can par-cook the potato in the microwave for about 5 to 6 minutes on high power, then finish baking at 425หšF for about 20 โ€“ 25 minutes.

Baked Potato Topping Ideas

  • Loaded
    • ยผ cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 2 tablespoons sour cream
    • 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
    • Optional: 1 tablespoon butter or ghee
  • Chili Stuffed
    • ยฝ cup warm chili (beef, turkey, or vegetarian)
    • 2 tablespoons shredded cheese
    • Optional: Greek yogurt or sliced jalapeรฑos
  • Broccoli Cheddar
    • ยผโ€“โ…“ cup broccoli florets
    • ยผ cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • Optional: drizzle of warm cheese sauce
  • Buffalo Chicken
    • ยฝ cup shredded chicken tossed with 1 tablespoon buffalo sauce
    • 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese or ranch dressing
    • Optional: sliced green onions
  • Mexican-Inspired
    • ยผ cup black beans
    • 2 tablespoons corn (canned, fresh, or frozen and thawed)
    • 2 tablespoons salsa
    • Optional: sprinkle of shredded cheese or chopped cilantro
  • Taco Potato
    • โ…“ cup taco-seasoned ground beef or lentils
    • 2 tablespoons shredded cheese
    • 1 tablespoon sour cream or guacamole
    • Optional: shredded lettuce
  • Mushroom & Swiss
  • Caprese Style
    • ยผ cup chopped cherry tomatoes
    • 2 tablespoons fresh mozzarella pearls or shredded mozzarella
    • Drizzle of balsamic glaze
    • Optional: fresh basil
  • Tuna Melt Style
    • ยผ cup tuna salad
    • 2 tablespoons shredded cheese
    • Optional: toast under broiler for a few minutes

Serving Ideas

Two baked potatoes with butter on top

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  1. Tina says:

    Thank you for these quick and easy how-toโ€™s mixed in with your more typical recipes. Iโ€™ve been cooking for a very long time but some things arenโ€™t super important for me to remember, like what temperature and time to cook a baked potato. Iโ€™m glad I was able to come here today to a trusted source and quickly figure out how to get my dinner started!

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    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Youโ€™re so welcome! That makes me so happy to hear. Glad I could be of help!

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