Some recipes don’t require elaborate ingredient lists. They can often be the simplest of dishes that come with just two instructions. These Slow Cooker Jacket Potatoes are just that, and a perfect addition to my Summer Slow Cooker Series.
Don’t you just love the slow cooker? Honestly, there are times when I marvel and its simplicity but wonder what I would do without it in my life. It can even make a jacket potato more convenient. So I thought I’d share this revelation, in case you didn’t already know. I give you… Slow Cooker Jacket Potatoes.
Yes, you can make a baked potato in the slow cooker. Why would you? Because you can throw them in hours before they need to be ready, no need to keep an eye on them or use up energy on drawn-out oven baking. And they taste sooooo good!
They taste richer somehow than oven-baked potatoes? A kind of nutty flavour that is surprisingly delicious. I assume this is because the sugars in the potatoes have cooked slower for longer. Frankly, I could eat them all day 🤩
It’s an ideal way to cook jacket potatoes when you are hosting a barbecue or party and want a side dish that takes care of itself while you’re busy.
I originally posted this recipe as part of our Summer Slow Cooker Series. There are 12 in total so watch out for them on the blog on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok too!
You’ll love this recipe because:
✅ Perfect for a barbecue side dish or easy lunch
✅ Best jacket potatoes for flavour
✅ Simple but SO satisfying
FAQs about this Slow Cooker Jacket Potatoes Recipe
Do you have to wrap the baked potatoes in foil?
I would recommend wrapping them in foil for the best results. I have tried slow cooking them both with and without foil, and while they’re fine without, I just found they didn’t cook as evenly and the potatoes did tend to stick together a little.
Do they get crispy in the slow cooker?
No, unfortunately this is the one down side. But if you really want that crispy skin you could finish them off in the oven for 10 minutes at 220C.
How many should I put in my slow cooker at once?
I can fit 4 big potatoes in my 3.5l slow cooker.
What jacket potato fillings should I serve with them?
There are so many options! I love sour cream, cheese, crispy bacon bits, baked beans, and BUTTER of course!
How do you make jacket potatoes in the slow cooker?
Prick them, rub them with oil and salt, then wrap completely in tin foil. Cook them for 8 hours on low, or 5 hours on high. I did say it was simple!
Fancy more potato recipes?
- Loaded Potato Skins – Tasty side with cheese and bacon
- Sweet Potato & Peanut Butter Stew – Delicious vegan recipe
- Parmentier Potatoes – Crunchy and delicious side dish
Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do.
I’d love to know how you got on and what you thought of it if you make this recipe. Please rate the recipe using the ⭐️ by the recipe. Also, if you’d like to show me a photo by tagging me on Instagram (@tamingtwins) I LOVE to see your creations.

Slow Cooker Jacket Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 Large baking potatoes
- 2 tsp Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Take each potato and prick well with a fork. Rub with oil and salt and wrap completely in tin foil.
- 8 hours on LOW or HIGH for 5 hours.
Nutrition (per serving)
Heather says
This has just made my day!! I love potatoes and knowing you can do this simple way of cooking has simply blown my mind 😂 xxxxx
Ros H says
Do you think this would work with sweet potatoes too?
Valerie says
Brilliant
Love the jacket potatoes
Only just found you
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Sue says
Wow 😮 didn’t know this and I’ve had a slow cooker since the late 70’s!! Now have a ninja foodie (which I love) and I love doing oven jacket potatoes in it but often, when I get home, it’s late & I throw a potato in the microwave cause I can’t wait to eat but now…I’m so going to do this instead! Thank you for sharing. Just made your flapjack recipe so going to comment on that when it’s cooked 😊
Susan Lawton says
Great way to do baked potatoes, so easy. Am an avid fan of using my slow cooker… more recipes please Sarah! Thanks.
Justyna says
Hi Sarah, we just bought the slow cooker you have recommended and it’s total game changer for us! Our previous one is massive heavy and awkward but this new one is fantastic. Thank you so much for all your amazing work as we use it a lot! We would be lost without you know! Loads of love from Liverpool xxx
Caroline says
These were perfect however I made the mistake cooking them the night before. When we ate them the following evening they went a little hard and wet. But I shall definitely be making them again but just not the night before!
Catriona says
Thank-you so much for this 🥰
I’ve just arrived home to a beautifully soft, hot spud. As someone that doesn’t use a microwave this is so helpful x