How Long To Bake Potatoes at 400°F Recipe
This simple recipe guides you through baking perfectly crispy and fluffy russet potatoes at 400°F. Ideal as a side dish or a base for your favorite toppings, these oven-baked potatoes come out with crispy skins and tender interiors every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Potatoes: Clean the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Using a fork, poke holes evenly around each potato to allow steam to escape while baking, preventing them from bursting.
- Season Potatoes: Brush the entire surface of each potato generously with olive oil. Sprinkle the potatoes with salt to enhance flavor and help crisp the skins.
- Bake Potatoes: Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the skins are crispy and a fork easily pierces through the flesh.
- Serve: Carefully remove the potatoes from the oven using oven mitts. Let them cool for a few minutes, then slice down the middle to open them up. Add your preferred toppings or enjoy as is.
Notes
- You can check doneness by inserting a fork; it should slide in easily without resistance.
- For extra crispy skins, you may increase olive oil slightly or bake a few minutes longer as needed.
- Use similar-sized russet potatoes for even cooking.
- These potatoes can be cooked ahead and reheated in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 350°F to maintain crispness.
- Feel free to experiment with toppings such as butter, sour cream, cheese, chives, or bacon bits.
