- 1 large potato
- 1/2 tsp oil
Preheat the oven to 190°C (Gas Mark 5 / 375°F).
Thoroughly wash the potato, and remove any eyes or sprouts. Prick a few times all over with a fork.
Place on a microwave-safe plate, and cook in the microwave for around 6-10 minutes (depending on the size of the potato), until the centre is almost entirely cooked and the skin is just starting to wrinkle. Turn over halfway through cooking.
Drizzle the potato lightly with oil, and rub it all over the skin.
Bake the potato until the skin has reached your desired level of crispiness - anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
How to make a perfect baked potato
Amount Per Serving (1 large baked potato)
Calories 344
Calories from Fat 64
% Daily Value*
Fat 7.1g11%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 22mg1%
Potassium 1554mg44%
Carbohydrates 64.5g22%
Fiber 8.1g32%
Sugar 2.9g3%
Protein 7.5g15%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 2.9mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.