Do not, under any circumstances, use a red potato for a baked potato. I’m serious. Put it down. Red potatoes are waxy little bombs of stubbornness. They have almost no starch, so they stay firm and watery when baked. You’ll end up with a sad, crunchy interior that tastes like you’re eating a raw apple coated in dirt.
Baking Potatoes
Red potatoes are perfect for boiling or roasting, but they are the sworn enemy of the baked potato. Think of them as the cousin who always ruins Thanksgiving by arguing about politics. Just avoid them. You’ve been warned.