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Fluffy Crispy Jacket Potatoes

Crispy jacket potatoes bake directly on the oven rack until their skins are crisp and a knife slides easily into the centers. A deep cross and a gentle squeeze open the fluffy insides for serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: British
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 russet potatoes 10-ounce each
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Scrub the potatoes and dry them thoroughly.
  3. Prick each potato several times with a fork.
  4. Rub the potatoes all over with the oil.
  5. Sprinkle the potatoes with the salt.
  6. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 55 to 70 minutes, until the skins are crisp and a knife slides easily into the centers.
  7. Let the potatoes rest for 5 minutes.
  8. Cut a deep cross in the top of each potato.
  9. Gently squeeze the ends to open the potatoes.
  10. Fluff the insides with a fork before serving.

Notes

Dry the potatoes thoroughly before oiling so the skins can crisp. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days; freezing is not recommended. These potatoes are naturally vegan and gluten-free, so no dietary swap is needed.