Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Wash and dry the potatoes. Pierce the potato 2-3 times with a fork. Rub oil all over the potatoes. Rub salt all over the potatoes.
Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes. The exact baking time will depend on how large the potatoes are. The potato should be tender inside if you poke a fork into it.
Serve with butter, cheese, chives, sour cream and all of your favorite toppings!
QUICKER METHOD
Heat oven to 450 degrees Rinse potatoes and pierce several times with tines of a fork.
Place on a microwave-safe plate; cover with damp paper towels.
Microwave at HIGH 8 to 10 minutes.
Place potatoes in a large jelly-roll pan. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle evenly with sea salt, turning to coat.
Bake at 450° for 20 minutes or until tender, turning after 10 minutes. Serve with butter and pepper and toppings!