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Jacket Potatoes in the Oven (Baked Potatoes)

Jacket potatoes cooked in the oven, also known as baked potatoes, are a classic and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed year-round. The key to achieving perfectly crispy skin and fluffy insides is to bake the potatoes at a high temperature after rolling them in salted water.
This method adds flavour and draws out excess moisture from the potato skin, resulting in a deliciously crunchy texture. Once baked, jacket potatoes can be served with various toppings, making them a versatile meal option for any occasion. Whether you prefer classic toppings such as butter. Cheese and Beans or tuna mayo. or more creative options like chilli con carne.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Lunch, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian
Cuisine: British
Keyword: air fryer baked potato, Baked Potato UK Recipe, baking potatoes, easy jacket potatoes, how to cook baking potatoes in the oven, Jacket Potato UK recipe, oven baked potatoes, oven jacket potatoes
Yield: 4
Calories: 294kcal
Author: Luke and Kay - Flawless Food

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 Baking Potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 225 ml Warm Water
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven 210°C fan/230°C/450°F/Gas Mark 8
    Four potatoes,a cup of water, olive oil and salt on a wooden chopping board
  • Use a fork to pierce the skin a few times on each potato
    4 Baking Potatoes
    Piercing a baking potato with a fork
  • In a large bowl, stir the salt in with the warm water until it dissolves.
    1 tablespoon Salt, 225 ml Warm Water
    Salt in warm water being stirred with a fork
  • Roll each potato into the salted water to coat the skin.
    Rolling a baking potato in a bowl of salt water
  • Place onto a baking tray, a tray with a rack works best.
    Removing the baking potatoes from salted water and placing onto a baking tray
  • Place the baking tray into the oven at 210°C fan/230°C/450°F/Gas Mark 8 for 50 minutes.
    Time may vary depending on potato size our baking potatoes weighed approx 300 grams each. Adjust time to suit the size of your potato.
    Baking potatoes on a baking tray going into an oven
  • After 50 minutes, remove from the oven. Brush over the potato skins with olive oil using a silicone brush.
    1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    Coating jacket potatoes in olive oil using a pastry brush
  • Return the tray to the oven and cook for 20 minutes longer, to crisp off the skin.
    Placing the jacket potatoes coated in olive oil back into the oven
  • Remove from oven and serve immediatly.
    Pushing a jacket potato open with fingers and thumbs
  • Cut open each potato and add your favorite toppings.
    Jacket Potato with beans and cheese

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Nutrition

Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 1791mg | Potassium: 1539mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg