When Is It Done? – Gauging a baked potato’s doneness can be tricky. Because they come in so many sizes, you’re best relying on how it looks, smells, and feels, rather than a timer (but still set a timer so you remember to check on them). Here are some tips:
- Fully baked potatoes will have slightly wrinkled skins.
- They may make tiny hissing sounds, if you listen carefully.
- If you lightly squeeze a potato, it should yield to the pressure of your fingers, and possibly even crack open a little.
- You should be able to slide a fork or skewer deeply into the potato with minimal resistance.
If you are still feeling unsure, use an instant-read thermometer: their internal temperature should be between 208°F and 211°F. (In this magic temperature zone, starch granules in the potato have absorbed water, ruptured, and rendered the interior flesh fluffy and light.)
What is the best temperature to bake a potato?
Back To Dr. Potato Home Q: I run a barbecue website where I teach my readers to use thermometers to measure doneness. However, I can’t find the ideal temperature for a baked potato. At what temperature is a baked potato done? A: We recommend baking potatoes at 400 degrees F for about an hour.
What is the best temperature to bake sweet potatoes?
How do you know when baked sweet potatoes are done? – Sweet potatoes cannot keep a secret. When they’re done, the whole world will know it. They start to ooze out their sweet caramelized juice, wrinkle up a bit, and if you want to for sure make sure, just stab one with a fork or knife. The knife should slide in easily when a sweet potato is fully cooked.