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Crock Pot Baked Potatoes

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Polly Conner
By: Polly ConnerPosted: 9/27/23Updated: 5/29/24

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Say hello to the easiest way to make perfectly fluffy and delicious baked potatoes. Crock Pot Baked Potatoes require minimal effort. Set it and forget it for a comforting side dish or hassle-free main dish like Baked Potato Bar.

A cooked baked potato sitting on top of foil wrapped potatoes in a crock pot. 
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Table of Contents
  • Reasons to Cook Potatoes in the Crock Pot
  • Ingredients
  • How to Make Baked Potatoes in the Crock Pot
  • Note on Cooking Time
  • Potato Size Chart
  • More Potato Recipes
  • FAQs
  • Crock Pot Baked Potatoes

Reasons to Cook Potatoes in the Crock Pot

There are many reasons we love crock pot recipes like this one so much.

  • Similar to our Crockpot Baked Apples, it leaves the oven open for other dishes. This is ideal for potatoes when it comes to holiday meals.
  • You can prevent having a hot oven running for over an hour in the middle of summer.
  • Cooking potatoes in the crock pot is perfect if you’re not going to be around the hour before dinner.
  • Whether you cook on low or high, they come out moist, fluffy, and delicious.
  • They work perfectly for a Baked Potato Bar, especially when topped with Homemade Cheese Sauce, Garlic Herb Butter or Oven Baked Bacon.
  • Potatoes are ready to be customized. They are cooked with only salt and pepper so you can add whatever toppings you want.
A baked potato cut open and topped with homemade cheese sauce, steamed broccoli, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

  1. Russet Potatoes – Russet potatoes have a high starch content and low moisture content. This results in a dry, fluffy texture when cooked. This is why we use them in recipes like our Bacon and Cheddar Twice Baked Potatoes and Baked Potato Bar.
  2. Oil – I used an avocado oil spray but really any oil will work.
  3. Salt and Pepper
Russet potatoes lined up on a sheet of foil sprayed with oil and seasoned with salt and pepper.

How to Make Baked Potatoes in the Crock Pot

Prepare the Potatoes

Give the potatoes a scrub and dry them off. Coat them with a little oil and season with salt and pepper on all sides. Prick the potato a few times with a fork or paring knife on all sides.

Wrap the Potatoes in Foil

Wrap the potatoes up in foil. Doing this and including a little water in the bottom of the slow cooker helps them cook more evenly and retain moisture.

A russet potato being wrapped in foil.

Slow Cook the Potatoes

After adding a little water to the slow cooker, add the foil wrapped potatoes and cover with the lid.

For large potatoes, cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.

Foil wrapped potatoes stacked in a slow cooker.

Note on Cooking Time

Keep in mind, you will need to adjust the cook time based on potato size. To test them, give them a little squeeze. If they give under the pressure, they are likely done! Unwrap and test with a fork to double check.

This recipe was made with large potatoes in mind. Here is a handy way to know what size potato you’re working with.

Potato Size Chart

    • Smaller Russet Potatoes (5 oz each)

    • Medium Russet Potatoes (6-7 oz each)

    • Large Russet Potatoes (8-9 oz each)

    • Extra Large Russet Potatoes (10+ oz each)

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FAQs

Can I leave them on the warm setting once they are done cooking?

Yes, leaving them on warm is totally fine. They should be fine for a few hours at that setting. You may want to add a little water to the bottom of the crock pot to make sure they stay moist.

Do I have to wrap them in foil?

While some recipes don’t have you wrap the potatoes in foil, I do because it helps keep the potatoes from drying out and helps them cook more evenly.

How many can I add to the slow cooker?

As many that will fit! Quantity won’t affect cooking time as long as the lid fits securely.

My water evaporated. Is that ok?

When cooking on high, your water might evaporate. Don’t worry, the potatoes will be fine.

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A fully cooked baked potato split open placed on top of other foil wrapped potatoes in a crock pot.
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Crock Pot Baked Potatoes

Crock Pot potatoes are a great alternative to heating up your house with the oven. 

Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Prep: 10 minutesCook: 6 hoursTotal: 6 hours 10 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4–6 large russet potatoes, unpeeled
  • Salt and pepper
  • Cooking spray or oil of choice (i.e. avocado oil, olive oil, vegetable oil)

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Instructions

  1. Spray potatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper on all sides. Prick the potato a few times with a fork or paring knife on all sides.
  2. Wrap potatoes individually in aluminum foil and place in slow cooker. Add 1/2 cup water to the bottom, cover, and cook until potatoes are tender, 6 to 7 hours on low or 4 to 5 hours on high. You’ll know they are done when a fork easily pierces the potato and it gives when you squeeze it.
  3. Transfer potatoes to a serving dish and carefully remove foil (watch for steam). Serve with desired toppings like our Baked Potato Bar. 

Notes/Tips

  • Potatoes can be broiled or grilled for a few minutes at the end if you’d prefer crispier skin.
  • Not all slow cookers are created equally. Test for doneness before removing from slow cooker by giving them a squeeze or piercing with a fork. They should give easily. 
  • These can be left on the warm setting for a few hours once they are done cooking.
  • This recipe was tested with large potatoes. Adjust timing accordingly. 
  • Try making our Instant Pot Baked Potatoes or Air Fryer Baked Potatoes instead.
  • For lots of topping ideas, check out our Baked Potato Bar article.
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© Author: Polly Conner
Cuisine: American Method: Slow cooker

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As co-founder of Thriving Home, Polly’s passionate about helping busy parents get dinner on the table. With a house full of kids, dogs, and (usually) a DIY project in the works, she knows firsthand how every minute (and every dollar) counts. As a business owner, she enjoys wearing multiple hats and serves best as a project manager for Thriving Home.

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  1. Rondee Wilkerson says

    Posted on 3/28/25 at 7:55 am

    Can I oil and wrap my crockpot baked potatoes ahead of time? I will need to start cooking them at 3AM and would like to oil and wrap them the night before

    Reply
    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 3/28/25 at 3:06 pm

      I don’t see why not Rondee. If you are just doing it before bed and then starting the crockpot at 3, I think they’ll be fine.

      Reply
  2. Cathy says

    Posted on 2/27/23 at 7:57 am

    Worked great! I love doing this for meals when the oven is busy. Perfect for holiday cooking too.

    Reply
  3. Tara says

    Posted on 7/6/14 at 11:11 am

    It does seem that way. I don’t use a lot of exact recipes when I crock pot cook, so I hadn’t really noticed time differences. Now that you mention it, I think you may be right.

    Reply
  4. Tara says

    Posted on 7/5/14 at 7:45 pm

    I’m pretty sure I have the same crock pot as you. I love doing this. I had to do something when our oven was broken for over a month. I poke, skip the foil, and keep a smidge of olive oil. And I discovered that if I toss the potatoes in while I’m preparing lunch and set the crock on high my potatoes are ready for dinner (4-ish hours later).

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    • PollyPolly says

      Posted on 7/5/14 at 8:21 pm

      Great tips!! Do you find that the crock pot that we use is hotter than most? I always have to shorten cook times that recipes recommend.

      Reply

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