Garlic Butter Baked Potato 400 Degrees Foil: Easy Oven-Wrapped Perfection
Best Foil Potatoes (Baked in Oven)
If you’re craving the ultimate baked potato 400 degrees foil delight, you’ve come to the right place. These foil-wrapped oven-baked potatoes are slathered in garlic butter and baked to fluffy perfection every time.
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Servings: 4 servings
Why You’ll Love This Baked Potato 400 Degrees Foil Recipe
- Super moist: Foil locks in steam for a creamy interior.
- Perfectly seasoned: Garlic butter infuses every bite.
- Easy cleanup: Just toss the foil when you’re done!
Ingredients for Perfect Foil-Wrapped Potatoes
- 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and patted dry
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus extra for sprinkling)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 12×12-inch squares aluminum foil
How to Bake Potatoes at 400°F in Foil
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Prep and Season
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix butter, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
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Wrap Potatoes
Cut each potato’s foil square in half, brush the potato with garlic butter, then place it on a foil piece. Turn the potato to coat fully, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, then wrap tightly.
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Bake to Perfection
Arrange the foil-wrapped potatoes on a baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes, or until a fork slides in easily and skins are crisp.
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Rest & Serve
Let potatoes rest for 5 minutes before unwrapping. Garnish with chopped parsley and an extra pat of butter if desired.
Serving Suggestions & Variations
- Turn these into loaded baked potatoes with cheese, bacon bits, and sour cream.
- Swap garlic for herb-infused olive oil or smoked paprika for a twist.
- Serve alongside grilled steak or roasted chicken for a complete meal.
Nutrition & Tips for Fluffy Foil Potatoes
- Calories: 275 kcal | Carbs: 39 g | Protein: 5 g
- Tip: Let the potatoes rest in foil—this extra steam makes them extra fluffy!
- Tip: Use uniform-size potatoes to ensure even cooking.
Enjoy your fluffy, flavorful masterpiece of baked potato 400 degrees foil perfection.
Best Foil Potatoes (Baked in Oven)
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix butter, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Cut each potato’s foil square in half, brush the potato with garlic butter, then place it on a foil piece. Turn the potato to coat fully, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, then wrap tightly.
- Arrange the foil-wrapped potatoes on a baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes, or until a fork slides in easily and skins are crisp.
- Let potatoes rest for 5 minutes before unwrapping. Garnish with chopped parsley and an extra pat of butter if desired.
