Toaster Oven Baked Potatoes

Remove baking rack and preheat toaster oven to 400ºF. Wash, scrub and dry potatoes.

Using a small steak knife, carefully stab each potato 2 or 3 times on each side. Rub each potato with a thin coating of olive oil (about 1/4 teaspoon) and place potatoes on toaster oven baking rack. Bake at 400ºF for 45 minutes. The potatoes will feel tender and soft when pierced with a fork and the skin will be lightly browned and crispy to the touch.

Cut a zig-zag pattern or an “X” across the length of the potato. Put your thumbs on each end of the potato and press inward towards the center. The potato will pop open (watch out for steam). Fluff the interior with a fork.

Serve with salt, pepper and your favorite toppings.

Note: Depending on their size, your potatoes may take less or more time. Start checking around 35 to 40 minutes for smaller potatoes.