Lunch: Crisp Potato Skins

Crisp potato skins are easy to make and great for casual dinner parties or mid-week meals. Save the inside of the potato to thicken soups.

Ingredients

1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
4 medium russet potatoes
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Adjust oven racks to highest and middle positions. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Pierce each potato 8 times with a fork. Place directly on middle oven rack, and bake until tender when pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes.
Cut each potato in half lengthwise, and use a small spoon to scoop out insides, leaving about 1/4-inch shell all around. Slice each potato shell in half again lengthwise to make 16 wedges, and place them on a baking sheet.
Combine oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, and brush on all sides of potato wedges. Bake on highest rack until crisp and edges are golden, about 20 minutes. Season with salt. Looking for more dinner options? Check out our pork chop recipes, chicken recipes, and potato recipes.