Friesgiving Sweet Potato Loaded Casserole Fries

Make this year’s Friendsgiving a Friesgiving! Turn McCain Sweet Potato Crinkle Fries into a viral, sweet-and-savory main loaded fry dish topped with gourmet marshmallow pecan crumble. This post is sponsored by McCain. All delicious views expressed are that of their own.

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If there was one food out there that all three of my kids would agree on its fries. Our family loves fries so much that they often accompany every meal. When the idea of creating a dish for Friesgiving presented itself, I knew I had to do a classic that always makes it to our Thanksgiving table-Sweet Potato casserole–but lets make it with fries–specifically, McCain Frozen Sweet Potato Crinkle Fries.

Forget everything you thought you knew about holiday potlucks. This season, tradition gets a crispy, golden upgrade thanks to Friesgiving—the fun, flexible celebration where French fries are the star! Friesgiving is your chance to indulge in all things fries with your friends and family. Everyone brings a dish that is a twist on a Thanksgiving classic for a feast where comfort food rules and creativity is encouraged.

And what better way to anchor your Friesgiving table than by reinventing the classic sweet potato side? We’re elevating the already delicious McCain Frozen Sweet Potato Crinkle Fries into an unforgettable, decadent main dish that hits all the beloved notes of a holiday casserole, but with maximum texture and minimal fuss. Get ready for Sweet Potato Casserole Fries: a surprisingly delightful, sweet, and herby creation that will make your taste buds sing.

Sweet Potato Crinkle Fries: Thanksgiving Dessert-Turned-Dinner (The Friesgiving Main Event!)

Forget everything you thought you knew about holiday potlucks. This season, tradition gets a crispy, golden upgrade thanks to Friesgiving—the fun, flexible celebration where French fries are the star! Friesgiving is your chance to ditch the stressful family meal expectations and instead gather your chosen family (your friends!) for a feast where comfort food rules and creativity is encouraged.

And what better way to anchor your Friesgiving table than by reinventing the classic sweet potato side? We’re elevating humble McCain Frozen Sweet Potato Crinkle Fries into an unforgettable, decadent main dish that hits all the beloved notes of a holiday casserole, but with maximum texture and minimal fuss. Get ready for Sweet Potato Casserole Fries: a surprisingly delightful, sweet, and herby creation that will make your taste buds sing.

Why This is Your Friesgiving MVP

Friendsgiving menus thrive on potluck creativity and dishes that break the mold. This recipe does exactly that, ensuring you bring the most talked-about dish–trust us, they are wicked good!!

Zero Stress, Maximum Flavor: Thanks to McCain Frozen Sweet Potato Crinkle Fries and the air fryer, the hard work is done for you. This dish is ready in under 20 minutes, leaving you more time to hang out with your friends.

Ultimate Shareable Side/Main: Traditional casserole is scooped; this is perfectly portioned for mingling and grazing. Serve it buffet-style and watch your friends hover.

A “New Classic” Flavor Twist: It hits all the beloved holiday flavors—sweet potato, pecan, brown sugar, and marshmallow—but in an exciting, unexpected format. It’s comforting and gourmet all at once.

The Stars of the Show: Fall Flavors Reimagined

Every ingredient is pulled straight from the holiday flavor playbook, working together to deliver a perfect blend of sweet, and savory!

Toasted Pecans: Adding both a buttery crunch and a nutty depth, pecans are essential for replicating that traditional casserole topping texture. Toasting them briefly enhances their aroma and flavor.

McCain Frozen Sweet Potato Crinkle Fries: These are the foundation of our Friesgiving masterpiece. The crinkle cut ensures you get maximum surface area for a truly crispy-on-the-outside texture that perfectly holds up to the sweet toppings.

Brown Sugar & Marshmallow Drizzle: This duo creates the sticky-sweet, caramelized essence of a baked casserole top. The brown sugar melts slightly on the hot fries, and the warm marshmallow drizzle seals the deal with that signature gooey finish.

Fresh Sage: This is the secret ingredient that elevates the dish. Sage’s warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor provides a necessary savory balance, keeping the dish sophisticated and preventing it from becoming overly sweet.

Friesgiving Prep

Air Fry According to Bag Directions: Preheat your air fryer to 380F. Place a single layer of McCain Frozen Sweet Potato Crinkle Fries in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 9-13 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the fries are golden brown and crispy (refer to your bag for exact timing). Work in batches if necessary. You can also use the oven if your air fryer is not large enough.

Top for Toasting: Immediately transfer the hot, crispy fries to an oven-safe dish, or baking tray which can fit in your air fryer-providing it is a tray-style that can also bake. If not, the top rack of the oven also works, but fries must be on a baking sheet. Sprinkle generously with brown sugar, chopped fresh sage, and pecans.

Toast the Marshmallows: Place a few mini marshmallows on top of the fries. Return the plate/baking sheet to the air fryer, or oven. Increase the temperature to 400F. and air fry/bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, watching closely until the marshmallows are slightly golden brown.

Drizzle and Serve: Carefully remove the fries. For the grand finale, warm your marshmallow drizzle slightly to make it pourable, then drizzle it liberally over the top of the toasted marshmallows and fries. Serve your Friesgiving masterpiece immediately!

Leftovers

Honestly, I don’t think there will be any because they’re that good! If there are, they won’t really keep well in the fridge, but rest assured, if you love sweet potato casserole–you will devour these…try to save some for the guests-haha!