# The Perfect Baked Potato

A simple and delicious recipe for baked potatoes, just like you'd find at a steakhouse.

- Total time: 50 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- potatoes
- olive oil or avocado oil
- kosher salt
- butter
- salt
- pepper

## Instructions

1. Wash and dry your potatoes.
2. Rub them down with olive oil or avocado oil.
3. Rub them down with kosher salt.
4. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack, with something underneath to catch drips.
6. After 20 minutes, drop the temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
7. Let them bake for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on their size.
8. Pull them out immediately and slice them open.
9. Fluff up the inside of the potato.
10. Add butter, salt, and pepper.
11. Add a little more butter after the first round.

## Equipment

- oven
- baking rack

## Tips

- Put something underneath the rack to catch drips.
- Don't forget to eat the crispy skin for good nutrients.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThn2Ymp2/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/57cd4ff0-0726-4062-981e-e69c1bff09fa
- Extracted: 2026-03-01

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