Should I wrap a potato for baking in foil?

Should I wrap a potato for baking in foil?
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answer:Wrapping it sets up more of a “steam” event than a “roast” event. Wrapped, the skin is kept moister and more malleable. Baked without foil, the skin is crispier and drier. And now I want a potato.
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