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    Home » Side Dish » Crispy Baked Potatoes

    Published: Apr 27, 2016 · Modified: Feb 16, 2022 by Lisa Johnson

    Crispy Baked Potatoes

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    A baked potato topped with butter, sour cream, grated cheddar, and bacon chunks with a stack of barbecue ribs in the background and title graphic across the top.

    These restaurant-style Crispy Baked Potatoes may take some time to bake, but they couldn't be simpler to prepare! They are crispy on the outside, with a nice sea salt and pepper shell, and tender on the inside...like butter!

    Oh, and speaking of butter, when you bake your own potatoes at home you get to add as many toppings as you would like without all of the additional charges.

    A baked potato topped with butter, sour cream, grated cheddar, and bacon chunks with a stack of barbecue ribs in the background.

    Have you ever wondered why restaurant baked potatoes taste so much better than the ones you make at home? I know why.....they aren't baked in the microwave! Yes, I admit it, I am guilty of tossing potatoes into the microwave for 3 to 5 minutes because I am impatient.

    If you have the time, these restaurant-style Crispy Baked Potatoes are so worth it!!

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    How to make Restaurant-Style Crispy Baked Potatoes

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

    Slide a metal skewer through the center of each potato. Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

    Two raw potatoes rubbed with oil and salt on a silicone lined baking sheet with a metal skewer through one of the potatoes.

    Poke holes in each potato with a corn-cob holder, onion holder, or fork.....basically anything that will make holes!

    Two skewered potatoes on a baking sheet getting vent holes poked into the top.

    Place potato(es) on the center rack of oven. Place a baking sheet on the rack below to catch any drips.

    Two skewered potatoes inside an oven on the oven rack with an empty baking sheet on the rack below.

    Bake potato(es) for 1 to 1.5 hours, until potato is cooked through.

    Two baked potatoes on a plate.

    Remove skewer from potato and serve with your favorite toppings. I can't believe I forgot the chives!!!

    Recipe Notes & Tips

    • Extra large potatoes will require a longer cooking time.
    • You can make as many baked potatoes as you like, or that will fit in your oven.
    • The metal skewer is placed in the center of the potato to help it cook more evenly.

    I have a slight obsession with potatoes; baked, fried, roasted, or mixed into a salad all taste good to me. 🙂

    Tools used to create this recipe

    You can see the rest of my favorite kitchen tools and gadgets here in my Amazon Affiliate Page. I earn a small commission when you purchase through my links, at no cost to you, so I can keep bringing you more delicious recipes!

    • Metal Skewers
    • Baking Sheet
    • Olive Oil
    • Coarse Sea Salt
    • Onion Holder - they no longer sell the wood handled version that I have.

    Recipes to serve with Crispy Baked Potatoes

    • Cherry Chipotle Barbecue Ribs
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    • Guinness Chili poured over the top
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    • Instant Pot Barbecue Ribs
    • Sous Vide Filet Mignon
    • Instant Pot Whole Faux-tisserie Chicken

    If you love this recipe, please rate it five stars and help me share on facebook and to help other readers in our community!

    Enjoy!!

    Crispy Baked Potatoes

    Make your own restaurant-style, Crispy Baked Potatoes at home and top them with your favorite toppings for the perfect side dish!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: potatoes, whole 30, recipe, side dish
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
    Servings: 2 Servings
    Calories: 146kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • 1 Russet potato (per person)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil (per potato)
    • course sea salt and ground black pepper
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • Slide a skewer through the center of each potato.
    • Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    • Poke holes in each potato with a corn-cob holder, onion holder, or fork.
    • Place potato(es) on the center rack of oven. Place a baking sheet on the rack below to catch any drips.
    • Bake potato(es) for 1 to 1.5 hours, until potato is cooked through.
    • Remove skewer from potato and serve with your favorite toppings.

    Notes

    • Extra large potatoes will require a longer cooking time.
    • You can make as many baked potatoes as you like, or that will fit in your oven.
    • The metal skewer is placed in the center of the potato to help it cook more evenly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin C: 6.1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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    1. Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says

      May 18, 2016 at 9:13 am

      I finally got around to making these last night - YUM! No more microwaving for me - it's worth making the time to bake, like mom used to do, in the oven. These are even better than hers, because of the olive oil and crispy skin. The whole family enjoyed them!

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    2. Susan P says

      May 18, 2016 at 5:06 pm

      I used this method and it really turned out great. No guessing about the inside being done. Thanks. Would you do the same for a sweet potato? Although, I don't think it'd need the long bake time.

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