Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly, then pat them dry.
- Prick each potato with a fork several times.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, broil the potatoes for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end.
- You can top the baked potatoes with butter, sour cream, chives, or your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg