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How to make a perfect baked potato

How to make a perfect baked potato, including a clever time-saving trick! This method gives a super fluffy middle, and a crispy skin - utterly perfect!
4.98 from 35 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 344kcal
Author: Becca Heyes

Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com

Ingredients

  • 1 large potato
  • 1/2 tsp oil

Instructions

  • 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.

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Nutrition

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.