Sometimes it happens that the most delicious and healthy recipes are simple. There are a huge number of ways to cook potatoes, but the most delicious dish, without a doubt, is baked potatoes in the oven. We will understand all the intricacies of preparing this wonderful recipe.
It is necessary
- salt;
- paprika;
- garlic - 2 cloves;
- potatoes - 1 kg.
Instructions
Step 1
To cook baked potatoes in the oven, peel the potatoes. Cut small potatoes in half. Cut large ones into plates of the same thickness. This should be done so that all the potatoes are cooked in the oven at the same time.
Step 2
Pour olive oil or sunflower oil onto a baking sheet. Dump the potatoes onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle generously with salt. For a really tasty baked potato in the oven, use sea salt or regular but unrefined salt. Refined salt may look beautiful on the table, but it's best not to use it.
Step 3
Add paprika to potatoes, it is also called mild red pepper. It is she who will give the baked potatoes such a special taste and ruddy color. It is desirable that the seasoning be finely ground.
Step 4
Be sure to taste the paprika before using it. It is sometimes very vigorous, in which case it is better to reduce its quantity, or the baked potatoes in the oven will be too spicy. Remember the potatoes a little with your hands so that the salt, seasoning and oil are evenly distributed over them.
Step 5
Place the baking sheet in the oven. Preheat it to 250oC and bake the baked potatoes in the oven for half an hour. It is worth noting that young potatoes are baked much faster. Stir the potatoes a couple of times during cooking, then they will brown evenly. Use a wooden spatula or a special culinary spatula for this.
Step 6
When the baked potatoes are tender in the oven, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Place on a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped herbs and garlic. If you don't have fresh herbs, use dried dill.
Step 7
You can serve baked potatoes in the oven as a separate dish. Then serve mayonnaise and ketchup with it. The dish also goes well with any meat as a side dish.
