If you’re looking for an easy and delicious way to make baked jacket potatoes, look no further than your slow cooker! This simple recipe requires just a few ingredients and a little patience, but the end result is well worth the wait.
Ingredients:
4 large jacket potatoes (about 230g each)
½ tablespoon olive oil
Salt, to taste
Instructions:
Prepare the Potatoes:
Wash the potatoes thoroughly and prick them all over with a fork about four times each. You can fit more than four potatoes in the slow cooker, as long as they’re in a single layer.
Coat with Oil:
Pour olive oil into the bottom of the slow cooker and roll the potatoes in the oil to coat the skins. Alternatively, you can use spray oil.
Season:
Sprinkle salt on both sides of the potatoes for added flavor.
Cook:
For best results, place a tea towel over the slow cooker pot before placing the lid on. This helps create crispy skin by preventing condensation from dripping onto the potatoes.
Cover with the lid and cook:
High Setting: 4 hours for crispy skin.
Low Setting: 8 hours for a softer skin.
Check and Serve:
After the cooking time is up, remove the lid and check if the potatoes are soft throughout using a knife.
Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as butter, sour cream, or shredded cheese.
Additional Tips:
You can prepare a larger batch of potatoes and store them in the fridge for easy reheating later.
Use medium-sized potatoes to ensure even cooking.
For a hearty meal, consider adding toppings like chili or baked beans.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 182 kcal
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4