We eat sweet potato fries regularly, and the Russet House brand from Costco Canada has long been one of our favorites. During a trip to Maui, we picked up a bag of Costco R House Organic Sweet Potato Fries to serve alongside burgers for dinner. While comparing the packaging, I noticed one major difference: the U.S. version is made without seed oils, using olive and/or avocado oil instead, whereas the Canadian version contains seed oils. That discovery made me curious to find out whether these seemingly healthier organic sweet potato fries would taste any differently. Here’s how they compared.
Location in Store
These are located in the freezer section at Costco in Maui, near the Kirkland Signature Breakfast Sandwiches and the Raybern’s Philly Cheesesteak. The item number is 2013953.
Taste
These Costco R House Organic Sweet Potato Fries are delicious, and I wish Costco Canada carried this version made with avocado and/or olive oil instead of seed oils. Even with the different cooking oils, I didn’t notice any difference in taste or texture compared to the Russet House Organic Crispy Sweet Potato Fries available in Canada.
I baked the fries a few minutes longer than the package directions recommended, and they turned out perfectly crispy and crunchy on the outside while staying soft and fluffy on the inside. They have the naturally sweet flavor you’d expect from sweet potatoes, which isn’t for everyone, but I really enjoy it. My favorite way to serve them is with Culinary Treasures Jalapeño Lime Aioli. The creamy, tangy, slightly spicy aioli balances the sweetness of the fries perfectly and makes for a delicious combination.
Cost
The four-pound bag costs just $9.49 USD, making it an exceptional value for such a large quantity of fries. Not only are they organic, but they are also cooked with olive and/or avocado oil instead of canola or sunflower oil, making them an appealing option for those seeking different cooking oils.
Convenience
The bag features a convenient resealable closure, which is especially useful since it contains a generous four pounds of sweet potato fries. The fries should be kept frozen, and the best-before date on our bag was nearly two years from the purchase date, making them a great freezer staple to keep on hand.
These organic sweet potato fries make an excellent side dish for burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, or other casual meals. I recommend serving them with a creamy, savory dipping sauce such as a dill aioli, which balances their natural sweetness. While some people enjoy sweet potato fries with ketchup, I don’t think it’s the best pairing the fries are already quite sweet, so a rich, savory aioli complements them much better.
Nutrition
Calories
A serving of 15 sweet potato fries contains 135 calories, 5 grams of fat, 200 milligrams of sodium, 16 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 3 grams of sugar, and 1 gram of protein. I typically eat closer to 30 fries in one sitting, so my serving provides roughly double those amounts, including about 270 calories, 10 grams of fat, 400 milligrams of sodium, and 32 grams of carbohydrates.
Ingredients
The ingredient list is short and simple, with organic sweet potatoes, olive oil, and avocado oil as the main ingredients. The fries are also coated with rice flour instead of wheat flour, making them gluten-free. In addition, they’re dairy-free and soy-free, making them a good option for people with a variety of dietary preferences and restrictions.
Scoring
Taste: 9/10
Cost: 9/10
Convenience: 9/10
Nutrition: 9/10
Overall
Must buy!
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Have you tried the Costco R House Organic Sweet Potato Fries? What did you think of them?
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