Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes (about 8 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and dry the russet potatoes thoroughly.
- Poke several holes in each potato using a fork.
- Rub olive oil over the potatoes and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the seasoned potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until the skin is crispy and a fork easily pierces through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (about 227g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg