Our super easy Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes only require 3 simple ingredients and your trusty crockpot! The ultimate set-it-and-forget-it side dish that takes 5 minutes of prep time and then come back at the end of the day for the best baked potatoes. A great way to feed the whole family on busy weeknights!
The Best Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes
If you are looking for a great idea for a super simple dinner, we highly recommend a baked potato bar! Simply take 5 minutes to get the baked potatoes cooking in the slow cooker before work and when you come home these easy baked potatoes will be cooked to perfection. All you have to do is set out your favorite toppings to make the best loaded baked potato! We can’t wait for you to make these crock pot baked potatoes for your next family dinner!
Looking for More Potato Recipes?
If you love a good potatoes recipe as much as we do, you definitely need to try our Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes!
What You Will Need
- large potatoes – highly recommend using russet potatoes for a traditional baked potato but this easy method would work for any type of potato, even sweet potatoes.
- olive oil – rubbing some oil on the potato skin helps it get slightly crispy.
- kosher salt – everything is always better with a sprinkling of salt!
How To Make Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes
The first steps to making this easy recipe are to gather the 3 basic ingredients.
Now, rinse the potatoes under cold water and dry with paper towels. Rub the outside of each potato with a little olive oil and sprinkle on the salt and pepper (if desired). Place them in the bottom of your slow cooker, cover, and let them cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 7-8 hours. Exact cooking times will vary depending on the size of the potatoes.
Pro Tip
If you prefer a crispy potato skin on the outside, feel free to place the baked potatoes on a baking sheet and put them under the broiler in the oven for a minute or two. Watch carefully!
Best Way To Serve Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes
There are so many great ways to enjoy these perfect potatoes! If you are planning to make it the main course of your meal, we suggest adding some Classic Slow Cooker Chili or our Guinness Beef Stew on top of your cooked potatoes to make a Chili Baked Potato. We especially love this idea when we had these earlier in the week and now we have leftovers! Or create an epic loaded baked potato and serve as a delicious side dish, we love adding some butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, bacon bits, steamed broccoli, etc.
Storage
These classic slow cooker baked potatoes are perfect for meal prep because you can simply store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Heat in the microwave and enjoy throughout the week!
Recipe FAQs
- Will potatoes cook in a slow cooker without liquid? Yes! We did not add any liquid to our baked potato recipe and they turn out perfectly every time!
- Do baked potatoes cook with or without aluminum foil? We cooked our slow cooker baked potatoes without foil because it just isn’t needed. Some people like to wrap them up, but why waste the foil if you don’t need it!?
- What types of potatoes can I make using this cooking process? We used russet or Idaho potatoes, but feel free to use a yukon gold potato or red potatoes to make your perfect baked potato. Just adjust cook times accordingly until they are fork tender.
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Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Description
The easiest way to make baked potatoes! With 5 minutes of prep time + hands-off cook time this will be your new favorite baked potato recipe!
Ingredients
- 4–6 medium-sized russet potatoes
- extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
Instructions
- Prep: Wash potatoes and dry with paper towel. Pierce each potato 3-4 times with fork.
- Oil + Salt: Place potatoes on a plate and drizzle with olive oil; rub all over to coat. Sprinkle potatoes with kosher salt.
- Slow Cook: Place inside slow cooker and cover (no need for liquid). Let cook on HIGH setting for 3-4 hours or on LOW setting for 7-8 hours. Remove and serve immediately.
- Serve: Enjoy with all of your favorite toppings – we love to turn them into a Loaded Baked Potato or Chili Baked Potato!
Notes
- Crispy Potato Skins: if you want extra-crispy skins feel free to place under broiler for a minute or two or even on the grill.
- Cook time listed in the recipe card is for cooking potatoes on the high setting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 1.3 g
- Sodium: 88.2 mg
- Fat: 3.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 38.5 g
- Protein: 4.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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