🥔 Quick & Perfect Baked Potato

The quickest way to make a baked potato in just minutes!
Crispy on the outside, perfectly cooked, and fluffy on the inside.

🧾 Ingredients

• 2–4 medium russet potatoes
• Olive oil or butter
• Salt (to taste)
• Optional toppings: butter, sour cream, cheese, chives

👩‍🍳 Instructions

⚡ Microwave + Oven Method (Fastest & Best Texture)

1. Wash and scrub the potatoes. Pat dry.
2. Pierce each potato 4–5 times with a fork.
3. Microwave on high for 6–8 minutes, turning halfway, until mostly tender.
4. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
5. Rub potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
6. Place directly on oven rack or on foil and bake for 10–15 minutes until skins are crispy.

🔥 Optional: All-Oven Method

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Rub potatoes with oil and salt.
3. Wrap loosely in foil and bake for 45–60 minutes.
4. Unwrap for the last 10 minutes for extra crispy skin.

✨ Serving Tips

• Slice open and fluff the inside with a fork
• Add butter immediately so it melts inside
• Top with cheese, sour cream, bacon, or chives

🥔 Simple. Fast. Comfort food perfection.