Finding the BEST Baked Potato Method!

Crispy, perfectly seasoned skin (that stays crispy) with a beautifully fluffy interior, and I'm using one particular ingredient that I BET you've never used before on a baked potato.

I've done some serious research, testing 12 different methods, to bring you the BEST RECIPE for baked potatoes.

This method made me change my old way of baking potatoes FOREVER!

Ingredients:
▢1 baking potato - about 280g/10oz in weight.
▢1 tsp beef dripping - melted (swap for sunflower oil for vegetarian)
▢1/4 tsp salt
▢1/4 tsp black pepper

Process:
1. Preheat the oven to 220C/425F.

2. Prick the potato several times with a fork.

3. Place on a plate and microwave on high for 5 minutes.

4. Remove from the microwave and brush the beef dripping (or oil) all over the skin of the potato.

5. Roll the potato in the salt and pepper to coat.

6. Place on a shallow baking tray, in the oven for 55 minutes.

If you want to see how the different methods compare then check out this post where I show you the 12 different methods I tested before setting on this way for making the BEST baked potatoes.

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[Kitchensanctuary]

What's your favourite baked potato filling? I'll go first, I love a simple tuna mayo with nice strong grated cheddar cheese.

[melissaferguson]

Just made these for dinner… my hubby said it’s the best baked potato he’s ever had & he now wants it on weekly rotation! I have to agree. Thanks Nicky, another fantastic recipe for a hopeless chef 😊

[paddeyymcr]

I have never been good at cooking, so didn't have an interest in it. Then a few months back, I seen your recipe for stir fry. I made it and I loved it. Better than takeaway. I also made your sweet and sour pork and then yesterday I tried this baked potato recipe. Wow. I can give or take potatoes, but this was well nice. I loved the crispy skin and so did my mother. The reason I like your recipes is because you actually say how long to cook things, whereas a lot of channels don't give a time to cook for. As someone who's not a big cook, it's nice to have times to help you know when it should be ready. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

[smtn]

For a long time I've been microwaving my jacket spuds before they go into the oven. Cook the insides first, then do the rest to crisp up thought of using the beef dripping and seasoning. That's genius and an idea I shall use and, no doubt, thoroughly enjoy. Getting hungry for a jacket potato now.

[tomgraham]

Microwave full power for 10 minutes for one, 15 minutes for a few. Then crisp in a pre-heated oven for 10-15 or even 20 minutes depending on how crispy you like it.

[Amandafusion]

Beans and cheese would be my favourite. I always roast with salt and pepper and just brush with oil last 10min. I agree with you, you must cut the skins as soon as they come out of the oven to release the steam ensuring the skin stays crunchy:)

[unknown]

I seriously can't believe the amount of effort you have put into this video. Thank you so much!

[michaelburling]

An interesting variation is to hollow out the potato once cooked, put the flesh into a bowl with butter, cream, Boursin soft cheese...mix to a purée, then spoon the mixture back into the potato shells and put them back in the oven for another fifteen minutes...the top of the purée becomes golden. Takes a bit more time, but the result is worth it.

[covidsnotrag]

I tried this, and it's by far the best way to cook baked pots. I cut mine open and add a big dollop of garlic and herb cream cheese and crispy bacon bits. Wonderful. 😋😋

[mysocratesnote]

Thank you so much for teaching us how to cook the "Perfect Baked Potato". I've been searching through tons of videos for years trying to find the perfect one. I made it your way tonight with a medium rare Waygu Picanha steak. I finally truly felt like I was eating at a fine dining steakhouse. You are Awesome Sauce! :) Much love from Myrtle Beach, SC

[LBStirlo]

I tend to just keep the butter 🧈 next to me whilst eating these, I know people know what I’m talking about here

[Shademastermcc]

I really appreciate this video. I've been trying for 3 days now and 7 potatoes to figure out how to do this. My potatoes always seem to need more time. I would never have guessed 2 hours so thank you, this will save me a lot of experiment time. Funny thing is, I always use beef tallow so that was the 1 thing I was doing right from the start.

[reuphoria]

Will definitely try the beef drippings, I usually use evoo on the potatoes then sprinkle with kosher salt and do them on the bbq (about 425F) for 1 hour, turning them over then quarter turn then over again every 15 minutes. This gets all 4 sides. They come out crispy, fluffy and with a nice smoky flavour. Topped with, butter, sour cream, chopped green onion and bacon bits.

[WagesOfDestruction]

Great recipe. I placed the potatoes in the microwave and heated them for ten minutes. Afterwards, I coated the outer skin with dripping and cooked them in the oven at 220°C. The result was absolutely delicious.

[AsteroidMA]

I absolutely love this format of you finding out the best method for cooking different things.. please do more!!!!

[leastidyworld]

Thank you for trying 12 ways and finding the best way to make jacket potatoes. I’m making them on Tuesday for the first time so I need to know what best to do.

[housewife]

I always microwave my potatoes, one spray of veg oil and then 20 minutes in the air fryer and they come out crispy on the outside and so soft in the middle.

[pakhoy]

That is a commendable level of dedication to the humble spuds!

[d.t.]

Just a heads up. Microwaves do differ in power. In the States you can find 1200w microwaves. For a single baked potato the maximum amount of time would be 1 minute. Using 5 minutes produces a very overcooked potato that is not only fully cooked but very dry on the inside without ever seeing the inside of a conventional oven.

[benjijmason]

I did the 2 hour oven method (I wasn't in a rush) and omg it was the best jacket potatoes we've ever had. Thank you so much! I will be adopting this method going forward. It would be great if you could do a method for sweet potatoes too as I love them also! :) Thank you 😊