Well, if ya wanna know how to bake a potato in one of them toaster ovens, I’ll tell ya, it’s real easy, don’t need nothin’ fancy. I ain’t no expert in them high-tech cookin’ things, but I know how to get a good ol’ potato cooked up nice.
First thing ya gotta do is get that toaster oven ready. Set it to 400°F, that’s what I do. Ain’t too hot, ain’t too cold. Just right. Now, while it’s heatin’ up, ya got time to get your potato ready.
Now, about the potato. Ya gotta scrub it real good. Ain’t no need to peel it, mind ya. Just scrub it under some cold water and make sure you get all the dirt off. Once it’s clean, take a fork and poke some holes in it. Just a few pokes here and there. This helps it cook better, so it don’t explode in there. I seen it happen before, and let me tell ya, it ain’t pretty.
Next thing is, rub a little bit of oil on that potato. Don’t go overboard, just a little bit, maybe like a teaspoon. You can use olive oil if ya got it, or whatever oil you got in the cupboard. That oil helps it get nice and crispy on the outside. After you rub the oil, sprinkle a bit of salt on it, if ya like. I don’t add too much, but a little pinch of salt ain’t gonna hurt.
Now, take that potato and put it right on the rack of the toaster oven. If you got one of them baking sheets, you can use that too, just make sure the potato’s sittin’ up nice. Slide that tray into the toaster oven, and close the door. Set the timer for about 45 minutes to an hour. It depends on how big your potato is. Big ones take longer, small ones, not so long.
When it’s been cookin’ for about 30 minutes, you might wanna check it. Just take a fork and poke it in the middle. If it slides in easy, then it’s done. If it’s still hard, give it a little more time. But don’t be rushin’, potatoes like to take their time.
When it’s all done, take it outta the oven real careful-like. You might need some mitts or a towel for that, ‘cause it’s gonna be hot. You can cut it open right then and there, and you’ll see the steam comin’ out. Mmm, smells so good! If you like, you can add some butter, sour cream, cheese, or whatever toppings you fancy. But a plain baked potato is just fine too.
Now, if ya want it extra crispy, you can set the toaster oven to broil for a few minutes after it’s done bakin’. Just put it on the top rack for about 2-3 minutes, and that skin will be crispy as can be.
So, that’s how ya bake a potato in the toaster oven. Real simple, ain’t it? Don’t need no fancy gadgets, just a good ol’ potato and a toaster oven. And ya can make ‘em just the way you like ‘em. Now, don’t forget to clean up after, or else your kitchen’s gonna look like a mess!
Tags: Toaster Oven, Baked Potato, Easy Potato Recipe, How to Bake Potatoes, Simple Cooking
