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Crockpot Baked Potatoes - The Easiest, Fluffiest Slow-Cooker Comfort Food Ever

Crockpot Baked Potatoes

These Crockpot Baked Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food made easy—fluffy, buttery, and hands-off. Let your slow cooker do the work for perfect results every time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 168
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 russet potatoes medium-sized, scrubbed and dried
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter for rubbing on skins
  • 1 tsp sea salt to taste
Optional
  • foil for softer skins

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Foil (optional)

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry your potatoes thoroughly.
  2. Rub each potato with olive oil or butter and sprinkle with salt.
  3. Wrap each potato in foil for softer skin (optional), or leave unwrapped for crisper skin.
  4. Place potatoes in the slow cooker in a single layer. Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours.
  5. Check for doneness by piercing with a fork. Potatoes should be tender and fluffy.

Notes

You can make these ahead and store them for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven, or freeze for longer storage. Great for meal prep!