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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Slow Cooker and Casserole

    Slow Cooker Jacket Potato

    Published: Mar 26, 2021 · Modified: Mar 26, 2021 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 34 Comments

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    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegan
    Four slow cooker jacket potatoes on a wooden board with a text title overlay.

    Slow Cooker Jacket Potatoes couldn't be easier! Just a couple of minutes of prep time and a few hours in the slow cooker and you have yourself soft and fluffy potatoes that are ready to be loaded with your favourite toppings. A fuss free family favourite, these are delicious and seriously fool proof.

    Baked potatoes on a board with another potato on a plate with salad.

    Whether you called them baked potatoes, or jacket potatoes, we all know them as being cooked in the oven for hours and heating up the whole kitchen. It's SO much easier to do them in the slow cooker. Very little prep time, cheaper than cooking in the oven and you still get the light and fluffy centres. The best thing is, you can put them on and then head out and leave them cooking.

    Jump to:
    • What you will need
    • How to make slow cooker baked potato - Step by step
    • Why should you try it?
    • What potatoes to use for jackets
    • Health benefits of potatoes
    • Seasoning
    • Baked potato toppings
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Extra tips
    • More potato recipes
    • Recipe
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    What you will need

    • Potatoes - You can basically use any potatoes you have, making this a great budget friendly meal. But we find that starchy potatoes work best to get light and fluffy potatoes.
    • Oil - We used olive oil. However, add some extra flavour with infused oil like garlic or chilli oil.
    • Seasoning - Keep it simple with sea salt and black pepper, or add a little paprika and cayenne for smokiness.
    Four potatoes, a pot of seasoning and a small bowl of oil on a wooden surface with text overlay labels.

    How to make slow cooker baked potato - Step by step

    One: Wash and dry the potatoes and then rub them with oil, salt and pepper. Individually wrap them in foil.

    A seasoned whole potato on a sheet of foil.

    Two: Put them in the slow cooker and cook on high for 5 hours or low for 8 hours.

    Four foil wrapped potatoes in a slow cooker.

    Why should you try it?

    • Great for batch cooking
    • So cheap to make
    • No need to heat up your kitchen by putting the oven on
    • Easy to adapt with different toppings
    • You can go out and leave them cooking

    What potatoes to use for jackets

    Whilst you could use any potatoes for this recipe, making it great for a budget friendly meal where you use whatever you have, certain potatoes will give you the perfect slow cooker baked potato.

    We find that King Edwards, Russets and Desiree potatoes are the best. Firstly, their skin doesn't hold moisture very well, and Russet skin is nice and thick, so they get nice and crispy. Whilst slow cooker jacket potatoes don't get as crispy as they would in the oven, using this potatoes will help them to crisp up.

    Also, these variety of potatoes have a higher starch content, which means that they get nice and soft and fluffy on the inside, especially when they are cooked low and slow like this.

    Health benefits of potatoes

    White potatoes have so many nutrients in them, they really shouldn't get a bad reputation. They are low in fat, sodium and cholesterol, they have nearly half of your daily vitamin C and they are a great source of potassium - even more than a banana.

    They are full of fibre and magnesium, and they are filling too. On top of this, they are also suitable for almost any diet, from vegan to gluten free. I am not sure what more you could want?

    We have just cooked them in a little oil, and seasoned them to taste. So, as they are they are very nutritious. You could just eat them like that, or load them with toppings - but this is where you can add a lot of calories and fat. We have some topping suggestions below.

    Four baked potatoes on a board, cut open with melted butter in them.

    Seasoning

    We have kept it simple and just seasoned these slow cooker jacket potatoes with sea salt and black pepper. However, there is no reason why you couldn't go a bit crazy with the seasoning.

    Why not sprinkle a little smoked paprika or cayenne over them. You could also give them an Italian flavour boost with some dried oregano and basil rubbed over them.

    You could also add flavour with the oil you use. Why not use an infused oil like garlic oil or chilli oil.

    Baked potato toppings

    We went with the classic topping of sour cream, cheese, bacon and chives. Some spring onions would add some nice crunch too. But there are so many options! Why not check out our post on 10 Healthy Baked Potato Toppings. Also, all of these would be delicious on a slow cooker baked potato:

    • Chili con Carne
    • Slow Cooker Bolognese
    • Turkey Chilli
    • Lentil Bolognese
    • Bean Chilli
    • Mushroom Bolognese
    • Slow Cooker Baked Beans
    A baked potato topped with sour cream and bacon on a plate with some salad.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the difference between a jacket potato and a baked potato?

    They are the same thing. In the UK, we call them jacket potatoes, simply because they are potatoes with the skin left on, like a jacket. But, they are still potatoes that have been baked.

    Do you get a really crispy skin cooking potatoes in the slow cooker?

    Sadly, no. That's the one downside to this recipe. You will get parts of the potato that have little crispy bits, but you don't get that all over crunch that you would from baking them in the oven. But, the positives of this recipe far out weight that small negative. If you did want to have a crispy skin, you could always put them in the oven for 20 minutes to crisp up. But, we honestly didn't miss the crispy skin. Also, see our extra tips below for getting crispier potatoes.

    Does the size of the potato matter?

    Yes, the size of the potato makes a difference when it comes to cooking time and them all cooking evenly. We used large potatoes that were about 350g each. At this size, they take 5 hours on high to cook, or 8 hours on low. If you use smaller potatoes, then you could probably get away with just cooking them on high for 4 hours. Don't worry too much about the cook time of these, as you can't overcook them - slow cookers are really forgiving that way. Having evenly sized potatoes means they will all be cooked at the same time too.

    Do I have to add oil?

    No, you don't have to add oil. We find that it adds flavour and helps to brown the skin, but you could leave it off. This would change the nutritional information.

    Can you freeze slow cooker jacket potatoes?

    Yes, if you have too many potatoes cooked, then you can store the leftovers in the fridge of freezer. Wrap them in foil and they will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days and up to 3 months in the freezer. Defrost thoroughly in the fridge for 24 hours and then heat them up in the oven.

    Extra tips

    • When the potatoes have been washed, used kitchen paper to wipe them dry.
    • When putting your foil wrapped potatoes in the slow cooker, the part that has the extra foil bunched up should be the part that touches the bottom of the slow cooker. This will help them not to burn.
    • Make sure that the slow cooker isn't overcrowded. The potatoes shouldn't be laying on top of each other, and each potato should be touching the bottom of the slow cooker bowl - this helps them to get crispy.
    • If you do want to give your potatoes a little extra browning/crispiness, then turn them over half way through cooking. This isn't essential though. You can also skip the wrapping in foil step, and lay them on a couple of pieces of baking paper in the slow cooker.

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    Recipe

    Four slow cooker jacket potatoes on a wooden board with butter melting in them.

    Slow Cooker Jacket Potato

    Slow Cooker Jacket Potatoes couldn't be easier! A fuss free family favourite, these are delicious seriously fool proof.
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    Gluten Free
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    4.90 from 38 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine: American, British
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 hours
    Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 301kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 4 kg Large potatoes (about 350g/12oz)
    • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
    • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Wash and dry the potatoes and then rub them with oil, salt and pepper. Individually wrap them in foil.
      A seasoned whole potato on a sheet of foil.
    • Put them in the slow cooker and cook on high for 5 hours or low for 8 hours.

    Notes

    • When the potatoes have been washed, used kitchen paper to wipe them dry.
    • When putting your foil wrapped potatoes in the slow cooker, the part that has the extra foil bunched up should be the part that touches the bottom of the slow cooker. This will help them not to burn.
    • Make sure that the slow cooker isn't overcrowded. The potatoes shouldn't be laying on top of each other, and each potato should be touching the bottom of the slow cooker bowl - this helps them to get crispy.
    • If you do want to give your potatoes a little extra browning/crispiness, then turn them over half way through cooking. This isn't essential though. You can also skip the wrapping in foil step, and lay them on a couple of pieces of baking paper in the slow cooker.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1potato (no topping) | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 1474mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 3mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kristina Tipps

      March 27, 2021 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      Potatoes are much loved in my family, but I've never made them in the slow cooker. Thank you for the idea!

      Reply
    2. Biana

      March 27, 2021 at 6:56 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! These potatoes look amazing, a perfect side dish to go with BBQ meats.

      Reply
    3. Beth

      March 27, 2021 at 6:53 pm

      5 stars
      This looks amazing and so delicious! My family is going to absolutely love this recipe! So excited!

      Reply
    4. Shalini

      March 27, 2021 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect comfort food! Loved the slow cooker method than the baked one.

      Reply
    5. Kara Taylor

      March 27, 2021 at 6:26 pm

      5 stars
      I use my slow cooker all time and love having dinner going while I'm out working or running errands all day. It never occurred to me that I could cook baked potatoes in it!! Thanks for sharing. This post just broadened my slow-cooker horizons.

      Reply
    6. Tara

      March 27, 2021 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      What a fun way to serve potatoes and I love how easily they come together. All of those topping options sound incredible.

      Reply
    7. Jen

      March 27, 2021 at 2:11 pm

      5 stars
      I'm all for using my slow cooker to help out with dinner especially during the summer when I don't want to heat up my whole house with the oven. These were a hit! I put out all the toppings and had everyone pile on whatever they wanted. It made for a fun dinner.

      Reply
    8. Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter

      March 27, 2021 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      Jacket potato is one of those homemade comfort foods that I can't get enough of it! What a great recipe!

      Reply
    9. Claudia Lamascolo

      March 27, 2021 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      This is going to help me cut my time in the kitchen with using a slow cooker for Easter set it and forget it love this idea!

      Reply
    10. Alice | SkinnySpatula

      March 27, 2021 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      I could eat jacket potatoes every day but I never tried them in the slow cooker. That changes today!

      Reply
    11. Jacqueline Meldrum

      March 27, 2021 at 9:17 am

      5 stars
      I got out of the habit of cooking them in the slow cooker but now you've reminded me I'll definitely do them this way again.

      Reply
    12. Jessie

      March 26, 2021 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      WOW!! Why have I never seen this before! I love baked potatoes I will be trying this soon

      Reply
    13. Michelle

      March 26, 2021 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      These were so easy to make! Loved the recipe. Thank you!

      Reply
    14. Aimee Mars

      March 26, 2021 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      Okay, I've learned so much in this post! I've never heard of baked potatoes being called jacket potatoes, but I love it. I've also never cooked them in the slow cooker so this recipe is going to be my new lifesaver.

      Reply
    15. Wanda

      March 26, 2021 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      We love doing potatoes in the slow cooker! I love all your tips, very helpful!

      Reply
    16. Lisa Huff

      March 26, 2021 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      Love that you can make these potatoes in a slow cooker. Always great to save space in the oven!

      Reply
    17. Julia

      March 26, 2021 at 11:23 am

      5 stars
      They came out so soft and delicious! Love this easy way of preparing potatoes!

      Reply
    18. Laura

      March 26, 2021 at 11:16 am

      So happy to just set this up and have baked potatoes ready when for dinner. It's so convenient.

      Reply
    19. Shashi at SavorySpin

      March 26, 2021 at 10:34 am

      Potatoes are a favorite in our home and Im always looking for more ways to enjoy them and this is such an easy method to get them ready to devour!

      Reply
    20. Claudia Lamascolo

      March 26, 2021 at 10:12 am

      5 stars
      Wow we are all huge potato fans and these are calling my name to make ASAP!

      Reply
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