Halftime Baked Potatoes
Apr 27, 2023, Updated Apr 18, 2025
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My quick-and-easy trick to cut the baking time in half for baked potatoes is simple – hence the name Halftime Baked Potatoes. It’s super simple, and the result yields creamy, fluffy baked potatoes with extra crispy skin (my favorite part).
The key to these is choosing same-sized potatoes and slicing them lengthwise to create even pieces. Rub on olive oil and kosher salt and bake to perfection. This method also works for sweet potatoes and yams, too.
Halftime Potatoes
My quick-and-easy trick to cut the baking time in half for baked potatoes is simple – hence the name Halftime Baked Potatoes. It’s super simple, and the result yields creamy, fluffy baked potatoes with extra crispy skin (my favorite part).
Ingredients
- 3 russet, baking potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Place cut-side up on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle on kosher salt.
- Use your hands to rub the salt and oil all over the potato halves, then place cut-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, using a fork to poke through the skin to check for doneness. Let cool for a few minutes, and flip over with a spatula.
- Note: Potatoes can be served cut-side up or cut-side down. Fluff the insides with a fork to serve.
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