How Long to Bake Potatoes at 400°

Tips & tricks for the best baked potatoes. Quick & easy guide for times based on the size of potato to bake at 400°F. The fluffiest potato with crispy skin with this recipe.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 55

Total Time 1

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients

4 medium russet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Wash & dry each potato. Use a fork to poke holes in each side of the potatoes.
To each potato rub on ½ tablespoon of olive oil & 1 teaspoon of salt.
Bake in the preheated oven on the center rack.
* Set a timer to bake the potatoes based on the size guide in the Recipe Notes below.
Once a fork pierces through the potato easily, they are ready.
Remove them carefully from the oven. Let them cool for 5 minutes before slicing into them.
Top with your favorites - butter, sour cream, bacon bits, shredded cheese, herbs, & chives.

Notes

STORING & REHEATING:

Store cooled baked potatoes in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheat in the microwave for 3-5 minutes or in the regular or toaster oven at 400° for 15 minutes.

I don't recommend freezing baked potatoes. The texture really changes & isn't fluffy.

400°F BAKING TIMES BY SIZE

- Small - 35 - 40 minutes

- Medium - 45 - 50 minutes

- Large - 60 - 65 minutes

- Extra Large (12oz+) - 75+ minutes (like the huge ones from Costco!)

TRYING SWEET POTATOES - use this recipe for how long to cook sweet potatoes at 400°F.

Nutritional Info below is based on the size of the potato

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 2336mgPotassium: 889mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg

Keyword 3-ingredient, high fiber, low fat, simple, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian

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