How to Bake a Potato in a Convection Oven (5 Steps)
Warm and aromatic underneath a split, crispy skin, baked potatoes melt in your mouth. Potatoes are often baked in regular ovens or microwaves, but they also can be baked in a convection oven. A convection oven is a type of tabletop oven that can deliver a mouthwatering baked potato without heating up the entire kitchen like a regular oven. Convection ovens are easy to use, so a tasty convection oven--baked potato will be sure to show up on your dinner table frequently.
Things You'll Need
- Convection oven
- Russet potatoes
- Water
- Vegetable brush
- Salt
- Oil or butter
- Potholder
- Fork
- Knife
- Potato toppings
Instructions
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Wash the potatoes well under running water using a vegetable brush. Pat the potatoes dry before baking or allow to air dry.
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Make several small incisions in potatoes with a knife.
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Rub oil or butter lightly all over each potato, then roll each potato in a little salt.
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Place potatoes directly on the oven rack, and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes for medium to large potatoes. Turn the potatoes over halfway through the baking time to ensure even crispness and avoid darkening on one side.
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Remove from the oven when baking time ends and cut or squish the top of the potato open. Garnish with desired condiments, sauces or spices.
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