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golden brown baked potatoes with crispy skin on a baking sheet, ready to serve

Perfect Baked Potatoes

These baked potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Step 2: Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt.
  3. Step 3: Pat the potatoes dry with a clean towel.
  4. Step 4: Poke each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
  5. Step 5: Rub the potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, and thyme.
  6. Step 6: Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 60 minutes, until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  7. Step 7: Remove the potatoes from the oven, and use a sharp knife to make a slit on the top of each one.
  8. Step 8: Add a tablespoon of butter to each potato, then fluff the insides with a fork.
  9. Step 9: Top with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and chives if desired.
  10. Step 10: Serve immediately and enjoy your perfect baked potatoes!

Notes

For extra crispy skins, rub the potatoes with a bit more oil before baking.