This method of making The Perfect Baked Potato is easy and the result is a potato that is crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside.
The simple baked potato- something I was making wrong for years! I was taught to wrap them in foil and bake them for an hour and while that works, I always loved baked potatoes from restaurants better! The crispy skin to the fluffy inside was the perfect contrast in textures and the salty outside made it irresistible! I have now perfected the method at home and can make them any time.
They are naturally gluten free and dairy free, but they are also Whole30 and Paleo. I know some people don't consider them paleo, but they are a real food and I always buy organic since they are part of the dirty dozen.
I know summer is on the way and baked potatoes may seem like a winter food, but they are the perfect side to basically anything on the grill! Steak and potatoes? Yes! Chicken and potatoes? Yes! They are a super simple side that can easily turn into a main dish by topping them with chili or any other type of meat.
Here it is- the perfect baked potato! Crispy, salty skin and a soft and fluffy center.
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The Perfect Baked Potato
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon large grain salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° and line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
- Wash potatoes well and scrub off any dirt that is on them. Dry throughly and place on sheet tray. Using a fork, pierce holes into each potato- about 3 pokes on each side. Brush coconut oil on each potato, making sure to cover them entirely.
- Sprinkle with salt and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a fork can pierce the potato easily. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes. Cut a slit in the salted top and fill with desired toppings.
Kampus entrepreneurship says
How long does it take to bake potatoes until they are fully cooked?
Sharon says
The foil thing is done by restaurants to make their job easier but the best baked potato is baked without it. I love the chewy skin baking them like this! I eat them year round. They can be baked in a crock pot in the warmer months so you don't have to heat up your whole kitchen.
Jessica DeMay says
Good to know! I didn't know that, but no foil is definitely my favorite. I've seen that slow cooker method but haven't tried it- sounds perfect! Thanks, Sharon!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
We don't consider baked potatoes only a winter food at our house Jessica. We eat them all summer long. Great idea for a post. I'm always trying to get the perfect crisp outside! Will definitely try this one!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Mary Ann! I'm glad to hear you also enjoy potatoes all year. They're too good to only eat in the cold months 🙂