Here’s an easy, foolproof way to make Crock Pot Baked Potatoes in Foil 🥔 — soft, fluffy insides and perfectly cooked skins, all without turning on your oven!
🥔 Crock Pot Baked Potatoes (in Foil)
Serves: 4–6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4–8 hours (depending on setting)
Ingredients
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4–6 medium russet potatoes (all about the same size for even cooking)
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1–2 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional: garlic powder, onion powder, or herbs for extra flavor
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Aluminum foil sheets (one per potato)
Instructions
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Prepare potatoes:
Scrub potatoes clean under running water. Pat completely dry with a towel. -
Season:
Rub each potato lightly with olive oil (or butter), then sprinkle with salt and pepper (and any optional seasonings). -
Wrap:
Wrap each potato individually in a sheet of aluminum foil, sealing it snugly but not too tight. -
Place in slow cooker:
Arrange the foil-wrapped potatoes in the Crock Pot — no need for water or liquid. You can stack them if needed. -
Cook:
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On High: 4–5 hours
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On Low: 7–8 hours
(Cooking time depends on potato size; large ones may take a bit longer.)
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Check for doneness:
Pierce a potato through the foil with a fork or skewer — it should slide in easily when fully cooked. -
Serve:
Carefully unwrap (they’ll be hot and steamy!) and serve with your favorite toppings — butter, sour cream, chives, cheese, bacon bits, or anything you love.
Tips
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🧀 Meal prep: Cook a batch and store in the fridge up to 4 days; reheat in the microwave or air fryer.
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🥓 Stuffed potatoes: Slice open and fill with chili, pulled pork, or broccoli and cheese for a full meal.
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🥔 Use other potatoes: Sweet potatoes work perfectly too — same method, just slightly shorter cook time (3–4 hours on High).
Would you like me to include a loaded baked potato bar idea to go with this (great for parties or family dinners)?
