According to the United States Department of Agriculture, potatoes are the leading vegetable crop in the United States, with Americans consuming an estimated 130 lbs. of fresh and processed potatoes per year. Potatoes are an excellent source of concentrated fiber, minerals, including potassium, magnesium and copper, carotenoids, flavonoids, vitamin C and vitamin B. They are a highly-versatile crop and can be baked, cooked on a stove, roasted or fried. Potatoes naturally have no fat or cholesterol and include a minimal amount of sodium. Bake your potatoes in the roaster oven to retain the vitamins and nutrients naturally occurring in potatoes.
Step 1
Preheat your roaster oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 2
Wash your potatoes under cold running water with a vegetable scrub. It is best to roast the potatoes with the skin since the skin contains high levels of fiber, vitamin C, B vitamins, phytochemicals and flavonoid that boost immune health and protect against certain types of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Step 3
Pierce each washed potato with a fork.
Step 4
Move your removable roasting rack inside your roaster oven.
Step 5
Transfer your pierced potatoes onto the roasted rack, ensuring they do not touch the sides of your roaster oven.
Step 6
Cover your roaster oven with its lid and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for one hour.
Tips and Warnings
- When buying potatoes, choose potatoes that are smooth, firm and nicely-shaped. Avoid potatoes that have bruises, cuts, discoloration or decay. Buy potatoes that are free of sprouts and avoid those with a green coloration, as this is indicative of a toxic substance known as solanine. Some grocery stores sell potatoes that are already cleaned. Avoid pre-cleaned potatoes since it makes the vegetable susceptible to bacterial organism. Store your potatoes in a cold, dark and dry place between 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Higher temperatures may cause the potato to sprout.
- Do not stand near the steam vents when lifting the lid from your roast oven.
Things You'll Need
- Roaster oven
- 8 baking potatoes
- Vegetable scrub
- Fork
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