A Perfect Baked Potato has a crispy flavorful outside and a soft and fluffy inside. Learn my easy no-fail method for baking potatoes and serve filled with all your favorite toppings like butter, sour cream, and chives.
Baked Potatoes
Preheat your oven and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Set your oven rack to the middle position...
Preheat Oven
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place potatoes under running water and scrub them clean using a vegetable scrubber or potato brush. Dry them completely.
Scrub Potatoes
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Oil the Potatoes
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Rub each potato with extra virgin olive oil and generously coat the outside with coarse salt – this is what helps make the skin extra crispy...
Remove and Garnish
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Remove from the oven and carefully cut down the middle using a small paring knife. Squeeze and top with butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper.