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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.

Foil Wrapped Baked Potatoes

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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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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)

Foil-wrapped oven-baked potatoes seasoned with garlic butter for fluffy, flavorful results every time.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix butter, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. 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.
  3. Arrange the foil-wrapped potatoes on a baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes, or until a fork slides in easily and skins are crisp.
  4. Let potatoes rest for 5 minutes before unwrapping. Garnish with chopped parsley and an extra pat of butter if desired.
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