Baked Potatoes- Oven, Air Fryer, Microwave

Steps

1. 1Oven Method
2. 2Wash and pat dry the potatoes.
3. 3Using a fork, poke 5+ shallow holes all over the potato, piercing the skin.
4. 4Combine the oil and melted butter.
5. 5Brush the outside of the potatoes with this mixture. Then, sprinkle on the salt.
6. 6Place the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with a metal cooling rack. This allows the heat to travel all around the potato so all sides get crispy.
7. 7Bake at 450°F for 20 minutes.
8. 8Flip the potatoes over and continue baking another 25 minutes.
9. 9Check the potatoes by piercing with a sharp knife. If the knife easily goes into the potato, they are done.
10. 10Air Fryer Method:
11. 11Wash and pat dry the potatoes.
12. 12Using a fork, poke 5+ shallow holes all over the potato, piercing the skin.
13. 13Combine the oil and melted butter.
14. 14Brush the outside of the potatoes with this mixture. Then, sprinkle on the salt.
15. 15Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket.
16. 16Air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes.
17. 17Pause, flip the potatoes, then continue to air fry for another 15 minutes.
18. 18Check the potatoes by piercing with a sharp knife. If the knife easily goes into the potato, they are done.
19. 19Microwave Method:
20. 20Wash and pat dry the potatoes.
21. 21Using a fork, poke 5+ shallow holes all over the potato, piercing the skin.
22. 22Place the potatoes on a microwave safe plate.
23. 23Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes.
24. 24Flip the potatoes over, then continue to microwave for 3-4 minutes.
25. 25Check the potatoes by piercing with a sharp knife. If the knife easily goes into the potato, they are done.