Crisp Potato Skins

WOW scale: 10
Skill required: Beginner

4 medium russet potatoes (about 2 pounds)
1/4 cup olive oil
Coarse salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

1. Adjust oven racks to highest and middle positions.

2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

3. Pierce each potato 8 times with a fork.

4. Place directly on middle oven rack and bake until tender when pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes.

5. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes.

6. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and use a small spoon to scoop out insides, leaving about 1/4-inch shell all around.

7. Reserve insides for later use (mashed potatoes etc)

8. Combine oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl and brush on all sides of potatoes wedges.

9. Bake on highest rack until crisp and edges are golden, about 20 minutes.

10.Season with salt.

Yield: 4 servings

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