How long do I bake a potato?

Answer 1

Any potato can be baked, but for the perfect baked potato with the desired flaky texture, it is recommended that mature, baking-type potatoes such as the Russet be used. Make sure that the skin has a nice even brown tone without a greenish cast. When baking a large amount of potatoes at one time, choose potatoes with uniform shapes and sizes; they'll cook more evenly and get done at the same time.

Adjust the rack in your oven to the middle position and preheat oven.

Rinse and scrub each potato under running water, as we will be eating the skins of these perfect potatoes. Dry each potato thoroughly.

Pierce each deeply with a fork or sharp knife four times on each side at approximately 1" intervals. This will allow steam to escape or the potato may explode during baking. NOTE: Wrapping the potato in aluminum foil will produce a soft skin, too, but technically this is steaming rather than baking (as the moisture in the potato remains trapped) and the light, flaky texture will be missing.

For a soft skin, rub the potato with olive oil or butter over the skins. Bake on racks of oven until tender. NOTE: I like to roll the potatoes in coarse salt before bake. Place coarse salt onto a small plate. Roll potatoes lightly in the salt. The skin is so yummy to eat!


Conventional or Regular Oven:
Medium-size potatoes

45 minutes at 400 degrees F.
60 minutes at 350 degrees F.
90 minutes at 325 degrees F.

Potatoes are done if tender when pierced with a fork and the internal temperature reaches 210°F. Use a meat thermometer to test for doneness.

You can also test for doneness by gently squeezing the middle of the potato (using a pot holder). If it gives in easily to your touch, it is done.

Convection Oven:
Medium-size potatoes

45 minutes at 375 degrees F.
60 minutes at 325 degrees F.
90 minutes at 300 degrees F.

Convection ovens cook up to 20% faster than regular ovens. Also, the food in a convection oven is cooked at a lower temperature than in a regular oven to achieve the same results.

The general rule is to decrease your oven temperature at least 25 degrees lower than a regular oven. Use a meat thermometer to test for doneness

Answer 2

If you want a baked potato, wrap in foil and bake at 350 for 50 minutes. Do not put it in the microwave. This will steam it and it will not have the same flavor or texture as a baked potato.

Answer 3

Depending on the size 45-60 minutes at 350 .. prick the potato 2-3 times with a fork so that it doesn't explode.

Answer 4

Do NOT wrap it in newspaper... use tinfoil for the oven, and a paper towel for the microwave.

The actual time varies. In the microwave it takes between 5-10 minutes (make sure you flip it half way!) depending how crispy/soft you want it. In the oven it takes about 30-45 minutes.

Also make sure you prick the potato first with a knife or a fork to let the steam out.

Answer 5

Microwave it for about 2 minutes first, then you can bake it in the oven (wrapped in foil) for usually less than 30 minutes. If you dont microwave it first, it will take about an hour at 350.

Wash them and coat with a little salt before you wrap them for extra flavor

Answer 6

It depends on the size, but generally about 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

Answer 7

I wrap mine in foil and bake at 450 for about an hour or until they slightly squish when you squeeze them with a potholder.

Answer 8

wape it in news paper, and put it in the microwave for 5 min.

Answer 9

Until it is done LOL

test it with a fork