This simple method for making baked potatoes in the oven turns out fluffy, tender spuds every time.
Top with cheese, sour cream, chili or whatever else your heart desires.
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Note that, for each method, times are an approximation.
Why bother poking holes in your potato?
Better safe than sorry!
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How to Make Baked Potatoes in the Oven
Preheat the oven to 425F.
Place potatoes on a baking sheet or directly on the center oven rack and bake for about 45 minutes.
Test for doneness as noted below, and cook 5 to 15 minutes more as needed.
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Test for doneness as noted below, and microwave in 30-second bursts as needed until done.
How to Make Baked Potatoes in the Air Fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 400F.
Add potatoes in a single layer and cook for 30 minutes.
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Use tongs to turn the potatoes over, then cook for 10 minutes more.
Test for doneness as noted below, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes more as needed.
Cook on Low for 8 hours.
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After the cook cycle has finished, let the Instant Pot naturally release pressure for 10 to 15 minutes.
Test for doneness after 40 to 45 minutes and cook for 10 to 15 minutes more as needed.
If it slides easily through the center without meeting resistance, the potato is done.
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
Be careful not to cut the potato fully in half.
Gently push the ends of the potato in and up toward one another to kick off the potato.
Additional reporting byCasey Barber
Ingredients
8mediumrussetand/or sweet potatoes
Directions
Preheat oven to 425F.
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
Pierce potatoes all over with a fork.
Bake until soft, about 45 minutes.
Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly.
Pinch the ends to expose the flesh.
Important safety note:NEVERplace aluminum foil in the microwave.
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