POTATO CRISPY BAKED This makes a perfect crisp skin baked potato that is not all soggy inside. A quick salt brine . It adds great flavor to the skin and even seeps into the potato a bit in the areas where pierced. Using high heat . That 450 degree F temperature prevents leathery skin. Never use microwave Taking the temperature with an instant read thermometer . Taking the temperature of a potato? Yes, 205 degrees is the ideal temperature for a fluffy interior (then you’ll baste and add just 10 more minutes to that). A light basting of vegetable oil crispens up the skin. But only add at the last 10 minutes or you’ll end with soggy skin. (The brine and basting is why you need to use that baking sheet and wire rack). Cutting the potatoes open immediately after baking . Otherwise they’ll sit and steam inside and become heavy. The fluffy interior is everything, I’m telling you. 4 (7 – 9 oz) potatoes 1/2 cup warm water 2 Tbsp salt 1 Tbsp vegetable oil (don’t us...
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