BAKED POTATO IN OVEN RECIPES

Steps:

• OVEN: Heat oven to 450 degrees. Baking time is 35 minutes. No need to turn the fries! MAKING OVEN FRIES: Spray a foil-lined baking sheet with cooking spray if you are using a regular cookie sheet. I use an Aire Gourmet baking sheet, and if you like these fries, it is worth the investment of buying one. Because olive oil does not smoke at high temperatures when using this baking sheet, and the fries are a gorgeous golden brown. (I prefer to use parchment paper, which I don't grease, and it makes the removal of the fries a snap to prepare from oven to serving bowl.)
• Soak the cut potatoes in ice water for at least 30 minutes. Don't skip this step as it makes them crisp.
• Blot cut potatoes on a clean tea towel to remove moisture.
• Combine all dry ingredients in a plastic bag.
• Add potatoes tossing and kneading lightly to coat.
• Drizzle with one tablespoon of olive oil. Tossing and kneading again to coat.
• Arrange potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet.
• Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown. No need to turn potatoes during cooking. Be sure to check them often to see how they are doing. Remove any potatoes into a paper towel-lined bowl that get done early so they don't get overdone. I also like to use parchment paper for easy cleanup! Enjoy!
• Here is how they look!
• MAKING POTATO WEDGES: Prepare your potatoes as you would for oven fries, except cut your potatoes into wedges and, follow the rest of the steps in the recipe. When it comes time to bake the wedges, put them on parchment paper to bake and allow a few minutes extra to make sure they are done. No need to turn during baking. Enjoy!
• Cook's Tip: Don't throw out the leftover fries, or wedges! Wrap them in tinfoil and refrigerate. Leftover fries and wedges make great tasting eggs! Here is how I make mine. Chop up the leftover fries or wedges and lightly brown them in a little olive oil, turn them over and grate a little cheese over the hot potatoes. I use about 1 tablespoon sharp cheddar. Push the potatoes to the side of the skillet and add two eggs, scramble them and gently fold into the potatoes, cook a minute and flip them over, cook one minute more and turn out onto a plate. Add salt and pepper if desired. Good eating! Enjoy!
• Update! Newest Version: When I am in a hurry, and we need potatoes really fast for a meal, I zap a large potato with peeling on in the microwave until almost done, then I cut it into chunks. I use a cast iron skillet and put olive oil in it, not much, put in the taters and season them with the same seasonings as the fries (except the Parmesan cheese because it scorches). As soon as they are nicely browned, I remove them to a stainless steel bowl (it keeps them hot) and toss them with the Parmesan cheese. Voila! You have delicious "roasted" potatoes with your meal. Great with bacon and eggs, too!

Steps:

• 1. Pre-heat oven to 450°F. Wash and dry potatoes. 2. With a fork or sharp knife, pierce each potato 2 or 3 times. 3. Rub each potato with a little oil (just enough to lightly coat) and salt generously. 4. Place on a cookie sheet or baking pan. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork. 5. Wash and dry potatoes. 6. With a fork or sharp knife, pierce each potato 2 or 3 times. 7. Rub each potato with a little oil (just enough to lightly coat) and salt generously. 8. Place potatoes in a circle on a paper towel, leaving a 1-inch space between each potato. 9. Cook on HIGH for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork, turning once during cooking and removing any that are done after 15 minutes. 10. Let potatoes stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. 11. Heat air fryer to 400°F.  12. Wash and dry potatoes, making sure that skin is really dry.  13. With a fork or sharp knife, pierce each potato 2 or 3 times. 14. Rub each potato with a little oil (just enough to lightly coat) and salt generously. 15. Air fry for 30-40 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork or internal temperature reaches 210°. Time will depend on your appliance, the size of your potatoes and how many you are cooking at once.  16. Place 1 cup water in the bottom of an Instant pot or pressure cooker. Place a rack or steamer basket over the water (water level should be lower than the rack). 17. Wash and dry potatoes. 18. With a fork or sharp knife, pierce each potato 2 or 3 times. 19. Rub each potato with a little oil (just enough to lightly coat) and salt generously. 20. Place the potatoes in the steamer basket and set pressure cook setting to high. Pressure cook on high for 16 minutes. If your potatoes are larger than 14 ounces, pressure cook for 20 minutes. 21. Let pressure release naturally for best results. 22. Optional: To crisp the skin, place potatoes directly on the rack in a hot oven, convection oven or toaster oven for a few minutes. 23. Notes: Make sure potatoes do not touch the water or they will get mushy instead of fluffy. Do not attempt to make this without water – pressure cookers need liquid to get pressurized.