How to Make Perfect Baked Potato in Oven with No Foil

5 from 2 votes

See how easy it is to make the best baked potato in the oven without any foil.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1

Total Time1 5

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: How to Make Baked Potato in Oven without Foil, potato side dish

Servings: baked potatoes

Calories: 186kcal

Author: Mindy Boyd

Make sure one oven rack is as near the center of the oven as possible then preheat the oven to 350°.
Scrub potatoes under cold water and dry with a paper towel. Pierce several times with a fork (I usually pierce them on all 4 sides and both ends). Place potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet.
4 Russet potatoes
Pour canola oil in a small bowl and use a basting brush to coat the outside of each potato with oil. Sprinkle salt on one side of the potatoes, turn over and sprinkle salt on the other side.
2 teaspoons canola oil, 1 teaspoon salt
Bake 45-60 minutes, you will know they are done when a fork goes into the potato easily when you push it in.
Slit each potato lengthwise down the middle with a sharp knife, using your index finger and thumb of both hands pinch the end of the slit and push gently to pop open the potato. Be careful not to burn yourself because the potato is hot and it will emit steam.
Top with your favorite toppings.

Nutritional information does not include toppings and is approximate.

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