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Sous Vide Baked Potato

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Sous Vide Baked Potato is a perfect side dish that is easy to make and full of flavor. With the sous vide cooking method, you can infuse oils and seasonings into a whole potato as it cooks, resulting in a moist and fluffy potato.

baked potato with sour cream

While there are many ways to make a baked potato, some methods can dry them out . If you’re looking for a perfectly cooked potato every time, sous vide is the way to go. Sous vide potatoes are cooked slowly and evenly, resulting in a moist and fluffy potato!

🤔Why Sous Vide A Whole Potato?

  • You can infuse oils and seasonings as it cooks, including rosemary and butter.
  • The sous vide temperature is low enough that it won’t overcook or dry out the potato.
  • Because it cooks in its own moisture, all of the nutrients in the potato are retained.
  • It’s an easy side dish to make ahead of time that you don’t need to babysit!

🥔What You’ll Need

  • Medium Russet Potato – Idaho russet potatoes are the best potatoes for baking or cooking whole. You want to make sure you choose medium-sized ones that weigh about 8-12 ounces.
  • Butter – Butter gets added to the bag with the potato, so it coats the outside and seeps into the flesh of the potato.
  • Seasonings – A mix of salt, pepper, and garlic powder is a great way to season a baked potato. You can also add a sprig of fresh herbs, including rosemary or thyme.

Equipment

Immersion Circulator – You’ll need a sous vide machine to cook the potato. We recommend the Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker because it’s easy to use and affordable.

Freezer Ziplock Bag or Vacuum Seal Bag – You’ll need a bag to cook the potato in. If you don’t have a vacuum sealer, you can use a freezer-safe ziplock bag.

Large Pot or Sous Vide Container – You’ll need a large pot or container to cook the potato in. We recommend using a sous vide container because it’s specifically designed for sous vide cooking and has a lid to keep the heat in.

🧈How To Sous Vide A Whole Potato

1️⃣Preheat the water bath: Add water to the pot or sous vide container. Preheat your sous vide machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions. We recommend setting it to 195F degrees.

2️⃣Prepare the potatoes: While the water is heating up, wash your potato thoroughly with cold water. Cut off any eyes or blemishes on the potato and then dry it off with a clean kitchen towel. Pierce the potato 2-3 times with a fork to let it steam and let the flavors seep in.

3️⃣Season and seal: Season the potato with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add a sprig of fresh herbs or a pat of butter at this time. Seal the bag using the water displacement method or a vacuum sealer.

4️⃣Cook the potato: Place the potato in the sous vide machine and cook for 90-120 minutes or until the entire potato is cooked through and fork tender.

5️⃣Crisp the skin: (OPTIONAL) Carefully dry the outside of the potato. Add salt if desired. Air fry for 4-5 minutes at 400F or broil in the oven for a few minutes to get the skin crispy. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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baked potato with sour cream

Sous Vide Baked Potato

Sous Vide Baked Potato is a perfect side dish that is easy to make and full of flavor. With the sous vide cooking method, you can infuse oils and seasonings into the potato as it cooks, resulting in a moist and fluffy potato.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Servings: 1
Calories: 179kcal

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Ingredients

  • 1 Russet Potato medium size
  • 1 tbsp Butter optional
  • ½ tsp Sea Salt coarse
  • tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 sprig Rosemary or thyme

Instructions

  • Add water to the pot or sous vide container. Preheat your sous vide machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions. We recommend setting it to 195F degrees.
  • While the water is heating up, wash your potato thoroughly with cold water. Cut off any eyes or blemishes on the potato and then dry it off with a clean kitchen towel. Pierce the potato 2-3 times with a fork to let it steam and let the flavors seep in.
  • Season the potato with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add a sprig of fresh herbs or a pat of butter at this time. Seal the bag using the water displacement method or a vacuum sealer.
  • Place the potato in the sous vide machine and cook for 90-120 minutes or until the entire potato is cooked through and fork tender.

Crisp the skin: (OPTIONAL)

  • Carefully dry the outside of the potato. Add salt if desired. Air fry for 4-5 minutes at 400F or broil in the oven for a few minutes to get the skin crispy. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 1189mg | Potassium: 913mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg

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