Convection Oven Baked Potato for One

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375.

Step 2

Choose a russet potato free of blemishes.

Step 3

Wash potatoes under running water with a vegetable scrubber brush.

Step 4

Pat potato dry.

Step 5

Poke the potato all around with a fork for steam to release.

Step 6

Spray or rub oil or butter lightly over potato.

Step 7

Sprinkle salt over the potato.

Step 8

Place potato directly on convection oven rack.

Step 9

Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until done. Turn potato over halfway through baking time.

Step 10

Remove from oven when baked.

Step 11

Cut or squish top of potato carefully.

Step 12

Garnish with butter, yogurt, spices or other condiments.

Step 13

Idea: reserve skin to make a baked potato skin with cheese later.