Description
Crispy golden potatoes emerge from the oven with a perfect blend of rustic charm and simple elegance. Seasoned with herbs and olive oil, these potatoes promise a delightful side dish that you’ll savor with each perfectly baked bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse potatoes under cool running water, ensuring all dirt and debris are removed, then pat completely dry with clean kitchen towels.
- Using a sharp fork, create several strategic punctures across each potato’s surface to facilitate steam release during the baking process.
- Massage potato surfaces with high-quality olive oil, ensuring complete and even coverage that will help develop a crispy exterior.
- Generously sprinkle coarse sea salt or pink Himalayan salt over each potato, allowing the mineral-rich crystals to adhere to the oil-coated skin.
- Position potatoes on a sturdy baking sheet, maintaining slight separation to promote consistent heat circulation and even cooking.
- Transfer baking sheet to a preheated oven set at 425ºF, positioning rack in the center for optimal heat distribution.
- Roast potatoes for approximately 45-50 minutes, periodically checking doneness by inserting a fork – it should glide smoothly through the potato with minimal resistance.
- Once fully cooked, remove potatoes from oven and allow them to rest for 5 minutes, which helps stabilize internal moisture and enhance overall texture.
Notes
- Crispy skin comes from high heat and generous oil coating, ensuring a delightful crunch with every bite.
- Piercing prevents potato explosions by releasing internal steam during the baking process.
- Salt crystals create a savory exterior that complements the soft, fluffy interior perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 575 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg