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Smiles® Fries
  • No Artificial Colors and Flavors
  • Seasoned with Sea Salt

Smiles® Fries

McCain Smiles are a fun and delicious way to add a playful twist to crispy, golden potato bites. Pair their mild butter flavor with classic dips including ketchup, ranch, BBQ or sweet & sour sauce and iconic meals like chicken nuggets, burgers, hot dogs, and hearty sandwiches. Airy frying these smiley fry snacks takes only a few minutes so you can bring home a little happiness even in a pinch.

Oven

Oven

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Spread frozen product in a single layer on a dark, non-stick baking sheet or shallow baking pan.

Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, flip product over and continue baking an additional 6 to 8 minutes.

Serve immediately.

Air Fryer

Air Fryer

Preheat air fryer to 300°F (150°C).

Arrange frozen product in a single layer on bottom of air fryer basket.

Do not overlap product.

Air fry for 7 - 9 minutes.

Serve immediately.

Note
  • NOTE: COOK FROM FROZEN STATE USING RECOMMENDED TIME AND TEMPERATURE.
  • COOK TO LIGHT GOLDEN COLOR.
  • WATCH CAREFULLY DURING THE FINAL MINUTES OF PREPARATION.
  • DO NOT OVERCOOK !
  • PRODUCT MUST BE FULLY COOKED FOR FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY.
  • *IT IS RECOMMENDED WHEN USING THIS COOKING METHOD, TO USE NON-HYDROGENATED LIQUID COOKING OIL.
Nutrition Facts
About 7 servings per container
Serving Size 5 pieces (84g)
Amount per serving
Calories 160
% Daily Value
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated 1g 5%
Trans 0g
Polyunsaturated 3.5g
Monounsaturated 3g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 170mg 8%
Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Fibre 2g 7%
Sugars 1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 10mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 0%
Potassium 310mg 6%
  • Potatoes
  • Dehydrated Potatoes
  • Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following Oils: Canola, Soybean, Cottonseed, Sunflower, Corn). Contains 2% or less of Potato Starch
  • Sea Salt
  • Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate Added To Maintain Color

Tips

MAKE IT A SMILES-ICLE

Simply add a popsicle stick to Smiles for a kid-friendly twist! Serve with assorted dips so little ones can mix, match, and enjoy every bite.

DECORATE & ENJOY

Give kids the freedom to decorate Smiles with an array of dips in easy-to-use squeeze bottles. It’s a playful way to add color, flavor, and fun to every bite!

CELEBRATE EVERY BITE

Don’t save the party for dessert! Add cupcake toppers or festive picks to your sliders and turn an ordinary meal into a memorable event.

PASTA’S PERFECT PARTNER

Give your pasta dinner a playful twist by serving garlic-butter Smiles instead of bread. Delicious, fun, and sure to be a family favorite.

FLIP IT!

Flip the Smiles halfway through cooking time to get a more even, crispy texture.

YES CHEF!

“Have your kids join in on the cooking and be a part of the process – it makes them better eaters too! It can be as simple as adding seasoning or herbs.” ~ Catherine McCord

GIVE YOUR KIDS THE MIC

“Give your kids a chance a voice and chance to impact dinnertime by letting them choose the menu for the week.” ~ Catherine McCord

READY, SET, GO

“Make sure your freezer is stocked with things like McCain Smiles that are easy, simple, and fun for everyone.” ~ Catherine McCord

DON’T FORGET YOU!

“After you drop your kids off at school, take a 15 minute walk for yourself.” ~ Catherine McCord

GRATITUDE WITH A SMILE

Dinnertime is connection time.  Ask everyone at the table to hold up a McCain Smile and tell you about what made them smile that day.

McCain Smiles FAQs

A:

McCain® Smiles® fries aren’t your classic french fry since they’re made for fun family experiences as a playful meal addition with memorable flavor.  

Smiles® fries are distinctly different from traditional fry cuts as they are shaped to be round with a cheerful, happy expression on the outside while still holding a distinct, gentle warmth on the inside.  

These friendly mashed potato bites are warm and fluffy on the inside and crispy golden on the outside. They are a fun family-friendly option for all meals or celebrations. Add them to a fry themed “charcuterie board” to bring all the smiles to any celebration. These factors make Smiles® fries perfect for themed dinners, lunches, and special celebrations. 

A:

McCain® Smiles® fries have not been discontinued in the United States and remain one of our most loved and recognizable products. In the U.S., Smiles® fries have stayed a part of our product family as loyal McCain customers have remembered them since childhood and they continue to bring uninterrupted happiness to plates. 

A:

McCain® Smiles® fries are meant to be served in fun and playful ways. A few ideas include:  

  • Pairing them with mini sliders 

Use two Smiles® fries as burger “buns” for mini slider bites 

fill them with your ideal choice of meat and toppings 

  • Using them as "faces" for creative food art 

Different dipping sauces in a  happy face layout 

add veggie “eyes” using olives or cherry tomatoes  

  • Stacking them into "towers" for themed parties and family meals 

Make sure the surrounding area is clean in case any fall to prevent food waste 

Stack them to see who can reach the highest without the tower crumbling 

Eat them after as a reward