I understand they’re a more niche item than regular fries, but any time I go to a restaurant and they’re available, I get them without hesitation. Their natural caramelization, crispy exterior yet creamy interior, and nutrient-dense composition make them better
Plus, they go with any and every sauce. Maple syrup? Check. Garlic aioli? You betcha. Mayonnaise? 100%. Not expecting them to be added to the McDonald’s value menu or anything, but as it stands they’re the far superior food, and I wish more people saw it the same way.
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maybe. but i want like half the amount.
Not sure if this is unpopular, but I agree
Worse…..they are worse than normal fries. They are a whole different type of side.
They’re trash food for trash people who act as if they’re better than real fries. Upvote.
I like sweet potato fries… but regular French fries are way better. Take my upvote.
Sweet potatoes fries and I’ll shut my mouth.
I hate sweet potato so absolutely not.
Foh
A little honey drizzle on top and they’re just fantastic.
That said they are on the mushy side in terms of crunch factor.
Not popular, not unpopular… just an opinion.
Sweet potatoes are awful. And I truly could not give less of a fuck about how nutrient dense my fries are. If Im having fries, its cheat meal. Not thinking about anything but what the tastiest option is
Yuck. They’re okay at best.
Sweet potato chips are bomb but still not “better”.
They don’t go with any sauce.
They’re not even really more nutritional than other types of potatoes.
Sweet potato fries seem like the try hards that were so late to the party the cops showed up before they did, and because of that, you definitely get my upvote. A+
They better be because they’re sometimes an upcharge.
I don’t like the way they taste outside of a stew.
Gotta eat them hot and fresh though, as soon as they turn cold, they’re awful and there’s no way to reheat them to a semblance of their former glory.
I prefer them. Not always, but more often than not.
Fuck yeah brother
Not even close! So unpopular.
I’d rather eat a cow pie than sweet potato fries. Thems an abomination.
Ooh I dunno about this one. I’ve had better tasting sweet potato fries than regular fries. Cooked in duck fat and drizzled with something delicious, don’t even remember, just heavenly. So I might actually agree here.
Potatoes should not be sweet
I just love sweet potato so not unpopular with me
Sweet potato fries with hot sauce go crazy
those exists? i want them now
I love sweet potato fries, but only for about five minutes after they come out of the fryer.
You’re so right, culinary sweet potato fries are awesome and they pair well with so many things. Personally though? Horrendous, I would choose regular fries any day. Take my upvote
I think they are equally amazing. But you make many fair points. Sweet potato fries have more flavor, they can be more exciting.
Most places call them sweet potato fries, then serve you god forsaken yam fries, which are worse. I don’t discriminate, I’ll eat all three if presented with themf. Food posts are pointless comparisons of good things.
The best i’ve had so far is sweet potato fries with ranch mixed with Sriracha. Chefs kiss 😚 🧑🍳
They’re such a disappointment when you don’t realize you’re getting sweet potato fries until the food is in front of you.
I swear half this sub is just preferred tastes apart from actual unpopular opinions
💯
Finally someone who agrees with me on this
Love sweet potato fries.. McDonald should up their game and add it to the menu
I HIGHLY agree am I supposed to down vote?
I absolutely love sweet potato fries. But my unpopular opinion? They should NOT be regarded as the “dessert fries.” Yeah, I know sweet is in the name. But pairing them with ketchup, hot sauce, a spicy BBQ sauce, is the best way to go IMO. I like hot & sweet, putting syrup or marshmallow fluff with them is straight nasty. Too sweet. (And yes for the record ketchup isn’t spicy but it’s got a nice vinegar-y flavor that contrasts the sweetness well).
I would take this a step further and say that sweet potatoes are better than regular potatoes in general
Sweet potatoes are only good for sweet potato casserole and absolutely nothing else, so thats a hard disagree. Here’s a well earned upvote!
My first upvote on this sub. Congrats.
Sweet potatoes are terrible. Full stop.
With mayonnaise
It would be better if they just gave you a few sweet potato fries in your order. Make it like sweet potato smiles. A whole order is too much.
Gross. Upvoted
I used to get free ones from a restaurant. The first time, I was like “alright not bad,” and “second time I made it a promise to myself never again. The thing i dislike the most is that fries shouldn’t be sweet.
I eat them with ranch dressing and booooy do I prefer them to french fries.