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To not understand the obsession with sweet potato fries?

97 replies

Tobythecat · 03/09/2019 19:39

They are far too sweet and sickly and I just don't get why everyone seems to rave about them. Much prefer ordinary chips.

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Squirrelblanket · 03/09/2019 20:26

I like them as long as they are crunchy and seasoned well.

I very rarely pay the inevitable supplement to upgrade to SPF though, I love a chip and am happy enough with the normal fries.

Ravenblack · 03/09/2019 20:26

Not a fan either @Tobythecat so YANBU IMO!

BuildBuildings · 03/09/2019 20:29

I agree with you. When you can upgrade to them with a burger or similar I always think but it's not an upgrade!

NearlyGranny · 03/09/2019 20:30

Love sweet potato chips - love roasted parsnips, too!

MegaClutterSlut · 03/09/2019 20:31

Sweet potato fries are ok, as you say they are sickly so I much prefer normal chips

also have not ever tried halloumi, let alone halloumi fries

adaline · 03/09/2019 20:31

I love them! Especially with salt and rosemary....mmm....

Busybusybust · 03/09/2019 20:33

They are truly horrible. Bleugh.

UnderCaffeinated · 03/09/2019 20:37

I honestly wish I liked them but I agree, not nice and definitely not an upgrade.

MaybeitsMaybelline · 03/09/2019 20:37

I love them but I love those frozen root vegetables more. Beetroot carrot and parsnip tossed in flour and fried.

WhoLetTheFrogsOut · 03/09/2019 20:39

You're BVU

MustardScreams · 03/09/2019 20:41

They’re much better if you use the white flesh sweet potatoes. They crisp up better and are less sugary.

Shock to the poster that doesn’t like triple cooked chips. What! That’s the only way chips should be cooked.

Evilspiritgin · 03/09/2019 20:44

The sweet potatoes have been around since the 1700s they’re not a new thing at all

Rachelover40 · 03/09/2019 20:54

I like them, they're not that sweet and sticky and I'm not fond of too much sweetness flavour. However I'm not obsessed with them and it's a long time since I have had them.

Funko · 03/09/2019 20:55

Coconut oil is most definitely not just for hair/skincare. And does not make everything taste of coconut.

It's a great alternative to cooking oils.

Team Sweet Potato Fries 🍟

SunshineCake · 03/09/2019 20:57

My kids were weaned on sweet potato mashed with cinnamon.

bellainthemiddle · 03/09/2019 21:01

Zucchini fries are really nice. But a faff to make! I can only get the motivation to do them when I have zucchini and eggs to use up...

Smurfy23 · 03/09/2019 21:02

Cant be dealing with sweet potatoes generally tbh. Find them the biggest let down.

ArcheryAnnie · 03/09/2019 21:02

Not as good as courgette fries.

BrightYellowDaffodil · 03/09/2019 21:04

YABU. Good sweet potato fries - big wedges roasted properly so they’re crisp on the outside and soft inside - are amazing with lots of salt and mayonnaise.

Pharlapwasthebest · 03/09/2019 21:04

Ooh, I love them. Much nicer than normal fries.

Siameasy · 03/09/2019 21:07

Yanbu I hate sweet potato and also hate butternut squash - far too sweet.
Love normal potato fries. Potato plus fat=heaven.
I’ve made fries from mooli radish (not sure) and celeriac (not too bad).

violetteskies · 03/09/2019 21:08

Absolutely agree!

MaryShelley1818 · 03/09/2019 21:08

Mmmm I love Sweet Potato fries....I also love proper chips too though 😋

IHaveBrilloHair · 03/09/2019 21:10

I love them, particularly with horseradish sauce.

Fatted · 03/09/2019 21:12

They need to be deep fat fried and then they taste amazing. Although it probably defeats all the health benefits they're meant to have over regular potatoes.

Frozen oven cook sweet potato fries on the other hand are the work of satan.