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This image shows Crockpot baked potatoes served on a round white plate, cut in half, and topped with melted shredded cheese and finely chopped spring onions for added flavor.

Crockpot Baked Potatoes Recipe

Crockpot baked potatoes are an effortless way to achieve perfectly tender and flavorful spuds. Simply season, wrap, and slow-cook them for hours, allowing the natural flavors to shine. Pair them with your favorite toppings for a comforting and customizable dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 254 kcal

Equipment

  • 4 sheets aluminum foil
  • Slow cooker
  • Brush
  • Small bowl for olive oil
  • Aluminum foil
  • Fork

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 baking potatoes, well-scrubbed
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Poke the potatoes several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
    This image shows a person using a fork to poke small holes in raw potatoes, allowing steam to escape during the slow cooking process for perfectly tender baked potatoes.
  • Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt.
    This image shows raw potatoes being evenly coated with olive oil and sprinkled with salt, ensuring a crispy skin and rich flavor before slow cooking.
  • Wrap each potato tightly in aluminum foil to lock in moisture.
    This image shows seasoned potatoes being individually wrapped in aluminum foil, helping to lock in moisture and ensure even cooking in the Crockpot.
  • Arrange the wrapped potatoes in the slow cooker, ensuring they fit snugly.
    This image shows several foil-wrapped potatoes being arranged inside a slow cooker, ready to be cooked slowly for soft and fluffy baked potatoes.
  • Cook on Low for about 7 1/2 hours or on High for 4 1/2 to 5 hours, until they’re soft when pierced.
    This image shows foil-wrapped potatoes inside a Crockpot during the cooking process, slowly baking to a perfectly tender and fluffy consistency.
  • Unwrap, add your favorite toppings, and serve warm.
    This image shows a freshly cooked baked potato being unwrapped from aluminum foil, revealing a soft interior, ready to be topped with cheese and chopped green onions for serving.

Notes

  • Use similar-sized potatoes for even cooking.
  • For crispy skin, finish the cooked potatoes in an oven or air fryer for a few minutes.