Crispy Skin Oven Baked Potatoes

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Get crispy skin baked potatoes that are flavorful and have a fluffy internal flesh with this easy recipe. Brine and baked to perfection.

Don’t let the potato skin that is full of good health benefits go to waste. Instead prepare an appetizing potato by making a light potato brine and bake for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 210 degrees Fahrenheight. You’ll have a crispy baked potato that is full of flavor inside and out.

What is the ideal temperature for baked potatoes?

When baking potatoes in the oven you want to make sure they are properly cooked not only on the outside but on the inside too. The best practice for checking to make sure potatoes are cooked thoroughly is to use an instant read thermometer probe. Pierce the potato on either end and push the thermometer through to the center. When the temperature registers at 210 degrees fahrenheight your potato is done.

Recipe For Making Crispy Skin Baked Potatoes

Ingredients:

• Russet potatoes
• 1 cup tap water
• 4 Tablespoons table salt
• butter, sour cream or other toppings (optional)

Prepare Potatoes

Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheight.

Rinse potatoes under cool water to remove any excess dirt. Use a fork and prick the potato three times on all four sides including once on each end. This will help to keep the potatoes from blowing up in the oven while baking. Next we are going to make a simple brine by pouring water and salt into a bowl and stir until salt has dissolved. Then give the potatoes a salt bath by rolling them in the brine water until they are fully coated.

Bake Potatoes

Place potatoes evenly spaced apart in a 450 degree Fahrenheight preheated oven directly on the baking rack. Bake for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 210 degrees Fahrenheight. We use an instant read thermometer that has a small probe to puncture the potato.

Note: Since potato sizes vary the baking time will vary as well. The larger the potato a longer baking time may be required.

Once the internal temperature of the potato has reached 210 degrees Fahrenheight carefully remove each potato from the oven using oven mitts and place on plate. Use a sharp knife and slice the crispy potato down the center from end to end and then gently push potato ends in towards the center. The potato will pop open and expose its fluffy goodness.

Dress Potatoes

Fluff inside edges of the potato with a fork and place a pat or two of butter into the piping hot potato and serve immediately. Add other topping like sour cream, crème fraiche, grated cheese, bacon pieces, chives or other toppings as desired and enjoy!

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