Don’t rush it. A medium spud needs about 45-60 minutes at 425°F.
Yes, that’s an hour of anticipation. Use that time to dance in the kitchen or stress about your toppings.
Baked Potato Oven Temp: The 400°F Rule for Perfect Results
The skin should be crispy when you poke it. The inside should give way like a cloud. If it’s still hard, it’s not done—wait.
Testing for Doneness Like a Pro
Forget the timer. Your senses are better. Grab an oven mitt and squeeze the potato gently.
If it yields like a stress ball, you’re golden. If it resists like a rock, back in the oven it goes.
You can also stab it with a fork. The fork should slide in like butter. If it screeches, you have a potato popsicle.
