Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes
These Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes are a hands-off, foolproof method for making perfectly fluffy and tender baked potatoes—no oven required. Great for meal prep, busy weeknights, or feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7–8 hours (low) or 4–5 hours (high)
- Total Time: 8 hours
- Yield: Serves 4–6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4–6 medium to large Russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
- Olive oil or butter (optional, for rubbing)
- Salt (optional)
- Foil (for wrapping)
- Optional toppings: Sour cream, shredded cheese, bacon bits, green onions or chives, butter, salt and pepper
Instructions
- Scrub and dry the potatoes thoroughly. Prick each one a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Rub each potato with olive oil or butter, if desired, and sprinkle with salt.
- Wrap each potato tightly in aluminum foil.
- Place the wrapped potatoes in the slow cooker. Stack them if necessary.
- Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Carefully remove the potatoes, unwrap, and serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Skip the foil for crispier skins, but be aware the skin may darken more and stick slightly to the slow cooker.
- To crisp the skins, place cooked potatoes in a 425°F oven or air fryer for 10 minutes.
- You can add garlic cloves or herbs inside the foil for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium potato (without toppings)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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