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The Magical Slow Cooker » Recipes » Side Dishes » Easy Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes

Easy Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes

by Sarah Olson on December 16, 2021 | Updated November 18, 2022 31 Comments

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You can make Baked Potatoes in the slow cooker! It only takes a few minutes to prep, and baked potatoes are ready when you arrive home!

Did you know you also do this method with sweet potatoes? Talk about easy holiday dinners!

close up of baked potatoes in foil, halfway unwrapped with toppings

How to make Baked Potatoes in the Slow Cooker:

Ingredients and supplies

  • 6-quart slow cooker – This will fit the potatoes well.
  • 6-7 russet potatoes – Wash and dry.
  • Foil – You will be wrapping each potato in foil.
6 russet potatoes wet on cutting board

Step-by-Step Directions

  • Wash and dry your potatoes, removing any dirt.
  • Wrap each potato in a piece of foil being sure to cover the entire potato.
  • Add the potatoes to the slow cooker, spreading them out. Try not to pack them in. Put the potatoes in two layers.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
6 potatoes wrapped in foil on cutting board

Can I add oil and salt to the skins of the potatoes?

  • Yes, if you like to oil and salt the skins of the potatoes before wrapping in foil it works fine for this recipe.
  • Make sure to dry the potatoes well before adding the oil and salt.
cooked baked potatoes in foil in slow cooker

Can I cook the potatoes without foil?

  • You certainly can! I know some can not cook with foil for health reasons.
  • This recipe will work fine without wrapping in foil if you don’t want to use it.
baked potato bar set up. Potatoes in slow cooker with toppings around the edge of slow cooker

Can I use an instant pot instead of a slow cooker?

You can use an instant pot instead of a slow cooker if you don’t have time to slow cook. I use this recipe for Instant Pot Baked Potatoes.

4 baked potatoes in slow cooker halfway unwrapped with toppings on each one

Recipes FAQs

What kind of potatoes should I use?

Russet is the only potato that you should use for baked potatoes. The russet has a fluffy texture you can count on to soak up the deluxe toppings. If you use another type of potato, you may be dissapointed.

Do baked potatoes need liquid in the crockpot?

You do not need to add any liquid to baked potatoes in the slow cooker; it will bake similar to an oven.

Why are my potatoes turning black in the crockpot?

Please do not overload your slow cooker with potatoes; this causes them to steam more and will cause them to turn black or orange. For a 6-quart slow cooker, do not add more than seven small potatoes and space them out.

Baked Potato Toppings

If you want to do a baked potato bar (this is even fun for a weeknight), place out bowls of butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon, green onion, steamed broccoli, and even cubed cooked chicken is delicious.

I am out of sour cream! What can I use?

Ranch dressing is a wonderful baked potato topper! Try it, and you may never go back to sour cream.

Storage Instructions

I let the potatoes cool on the counter for about an hour; then, I place them in the fridge right in the foil. They are already packaged and ready for storage.

Do I need to poke holes in my potatoes?

Poking holes in potatoes is for when you are microwaving. It’s extremely rare for potatoes to explode in the oven or slow cooker.

Recipes to use up leftover baked potatoes:

  • Perfect Breakfast Potatoes – Recipe By Center Cut Cook
  • Mojo Potatoes – Recipe by Food.com
  • Loaded Potato Skins – Recipe by Cookful
  • Baked Potato Soup – Recipe by Allrecipes

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Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe

4.65 from 17 votes
No reason to heat up the house for a baked potatoes when your slow cooker can make them perfect everytime.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 168kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger-oval

Ingredients:

  • 6 russet potatoes (6-7 potatoes fit perfectly in a 6-quart slow cooker)

Optional Toppings

  • butter
  • sour cream
  • cheddar cheese
  • bacon
  • green onions
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Instructions:

  • Scrub and wash the potatoes; Dry well.
  • Wrap each potato in foil, making sure to cover the potatoes completely.
  • Add the potatoes to the slow cooker, spreading them out. Try not to pack them in. Put the potatoes in two layers.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 5 hours. Do not open the lid during the cookig time.
  • Unwrap, slice, garnish and serve.
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Recipe Notes:

Can I add oil and salt to the skins of the potatoes?
  • Yes, if you like to oil and salt the skins of the potatoes before wrapping in foil it works fine for this recipe.
  • Make sure to dry the potatoes well before adding the oil and salt.
Can I cook the potatoes without foil?
  • You certainly can! I know some can not cook with foil for health reasons.
  • This recipe will work fine without wrapping in foil if you don’t want to use it.
Should I poke holes in the potatoes?
Poking holes in potatoes is for when you are microwaving. It’s extremely rare for potatoes to explode in the oven or slow cooker.
Storage instructions: I let the potatoes cool on the counter for about an hour, then I place them in the fridge right in the foil. They are already packaged and ready for storage. 
Nutrition values are only for the potatoes, not the toppings.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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More potato recipes to make in your crockpot:

  • Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup
  • Slow Cooker Cajun Parmesan Potatoes
  • Slow Cooker Campfire Potatoes
  • Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Potatoes
  • Slow Cooker Baked Potato Casserole

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    Comments

    1. Michael Russo says

      January 18, 2021 at 8:28 am

      CAN I USE SWEET POTATO’S

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 18, 2021 at 10:20 am

        yes, they do fine.

        Reply
    2. Anonymous says

      July 18, 2020 at 4:45 pm

      Can you cook dry in a slow cooker?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 20, 2020 at 7:26 am

        I’ve had no problem doing this for baked potatoes and sweet potatoes for years.

        Reply
    3. Michael Russo says

      July 18, 2020 at 10:16 am

      CAN I COOK SWEET POTOTOS THE SAME WAY

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 18, 2020 at 3:17 pm

        Yes, they do even better in the slow cooker. Get very tender.

        Reply
    4. Karen Adamakis says

      July 18, 2020 at 9:27 am

      5 stars
      Love baked potatoes. Have done this for group of quilting friends.

      Reply
    5. Sue says

      July 18, 2020 at 9:08 am

      2 stars
      The potatoes turned out a funny dark color on the inside and the flavor was off. Won’t make this again.

      Reply
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