Making these in a slow cooker frees up so much time in the kitchen especially if on those busy weeknight.
The coating is bursting with a crispy outside using Italian herb coating in flavor to make this side dish pair perfectly with any meal you're preparing.
We love using our homemade Seasoning salt that has the perfect blend of spices.
Of course, if you're not a fan of red-skinned potatoes just use white potatoes usually russets are the best.
Our combination has grated cheese plus herbs, and garlic to make very tasty and the best part is leftovers taste great the next day even for breakfast!
We also loved these as breakfast potatoes and if there are any leftovers, mom would repurpose them into scrambled eggs for a delicious Italian Potato Frittata.
Perfect for large parties, taking to picnics and so easy no-fuss potatoes to throw together quickly just scroll past all the tips and tricks to the end for a printable copy of this recipe.
Easy Slow Cooker Red Skinned Potato Steps:
- spray the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray
- wash the potatoes
- microwave or boil for a few minutes
- slice in wedges
- toss all the ingredients in with the potatoes
- slow cooker on high for 4 hours
- sprinkle with Parmesan and serve
Simple Ingredients You Will Need (refer to the recipe card for exact measurements below)
- red-skinned potatoes (or use white if you prefer)
- salt and pepper
- granulated garlic powder
- cooking oil spray
- fresh assorted herbs
- butter
- olive oil
- Pecorino Romano and Parmesan cheese blend
Optional Toppings(after Cooking) and Seasonings To Use
- shredded provolone, mozzarella, or (Italian blends of shredded cheese) melted on top
- chopped fresh sauteed spinach with feta cheese
- chili with meat, beans, and melted cheddar
- broccoli, cauliflower riced, with melted shredded sharp cheddar
- salsa, tortilla chips crushed, refried beans, and melted queso or cheddar
- any fresh or roasted chopped vegetables or stir fry
- leftover cooked chicken with buffalo wing sauce, ranch, or blue cheese
- lettuce, chopped tomato, sliced black olives, with Italian dressing on top
- leftover thinly sliced cooked meat, melted provolone
- sauteed mushrooms, peppers, and scrambled cooked eggs with melted provolone or mozzarella
- cooked white rice, sauteed ground beef, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese melted on top
- sliced pepperoni, tomato sauce, and mozzarella
- sour cream and bacon bits
- top with any ranch or blue cheese dressing
- serve with hot sauce or another sauce you prefer
- use a dry ranch dressing seasoning instead of the Italian version in this recipe
Tips for Cooking Methods
- for the air fryer: preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Brush the cooking basket with oil spray. Season and brush the potatoes with butter or cooking spray. Air Fry for 25 to 30 minutes or until crispy
- for boiling: (and not using another method of cooking) just add the herbs, seasoning, and cheese after cooking drained add in a bowl then top with grated cheese. Tip: always salt the water when boiling
- for microwave: brush raw potatoes with butter, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, seasoning, garlic powder salt, and pepper
- for pan-fried: fry the boiled potatoes in olive oil and a little butter until crispy sprinkle with cheese, herbs, and cheese after frying for a little heat add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper
- Note: for extra dark and crunchy just cook them until they get dark brown
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Slow Cooker Potatoes
Roasted red-skinned potatoes are one of our all-time favorite Italian-coated side dishes and slow cooking gives you time to relax while a side dish cooks on its own!
They're a perfect solution for a busy cook's weeknight side dish and are great reheated.
We love using different topping suggestions during the week to repurpose leftovers for instance topping with leftover chili, stir fry, or roasted vegetables turns the potatoes into a whole meal.
If you're looking for a quick recipe, and a fast way to get those potato side dishes on the table this will delight any spud lover!
Slow Cooker Italian Red Skinned Potatoes
Yield: 10
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 4 HourTotal time: 4 H & 5 M
Delicious Italian flavored red skinned potato wedges made in a slow cooker
Ingredients
- 3 pounds of red-skinned potatoes cut into sliced wedges (approximately 5 small potatoes)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
- salt, and pepper to taste (around 1 teaspoon of each)
- Optional: one small sliced onion and one small sliced pepper
- Garnish: 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano and Parmesan blended cheese
- Serving and Topping Ideas in the notes section below
Instructions
- Spray the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Wash the potatoes, place them on a paper towel, and microwave them whole for around 7 minutes. Cool then slice them into wedges.
- NOTE: (you can skip this step however I found potatoes will cook faster and not ever be hard in the slow cooker with precooking them. You can also boil them for 8 to 10 minutes instead if you do not have a microwave). This is a perfect side for a large party or event.
- Place everything in the slow cooker and gently stir to coat the potatoes.
- Slow cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-4 hours or longer if needed.
- When the potatoes are softened to your taste, toss the Parmesan cheese in and stir.
- These will stay fresh in the refrigerator covered for 4 days and can be reheated.
Notes
Optional Toppings(after Cooking) and Seasonings To Use
- shredded provolone, mozzarella, or (Italian blends of shredded cheese) melted on top
- chopped fresh sauteed spinach with feta cheese
- chili with meat, beans, and melted cheddar
- broccoli, cauliflower riced, with melted shredded sharp cheddar
- salsa, tortilla chips crushed, refried beans, and melted queso or cheddar
- any fresh or roasted chopped vegetables or stir fry
- leftover cooked chicken with buffalo wing sauce, ranch, or blue cheese
- lettuce, chopped tomato, sliced black olives, with Italian dressing on top
- leftover thinly sliced cooked meat, melted provolone
- sauteed mushrooms, peppers, and scrambled cooked eggs with melted provolone or mozzarella
- cooked white rice, sauteed ground beef, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese melted on top
- sliced pepperoni, tomato sauce, and mozzarella
- sour cream and bacon bits
- top with any ranch or blue cheese dressing
- serve with hot sauce or another sauce you prefer
- use a dry ranch dressing seasoning instead of the Italian version in this recipe
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More Recipes To Try:
Best Potato Side Dishes
Air Fried Home Fries
Loaded Boiled Potatoes
Twice Baked Potatoes