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Smiles

Our potato Smiles are a fun family favourite for a filling, tasty tea McCain Smiles are simply made with real mashed potato, vegetable oil and salt and pepper.

Our Smiles are quick and easy to cook – just pop them in the oven or air fryer from frozen until golden and crispy for a fuss-free and delicious dinner.

Explore our recipes for some ideas on what to cook up with your potato Smiles here.

 NUTRITION Per 100g Frozen Per 100g Oven Baked Per 100g Air Fried
Energy (kJ) 824 972 874
Energy (kcal) 197 232 209
Fat 9.1g 10.9g 9.1g
Saturates 1g 1.2g 1g
Mono-unsaturated fats 4.2g 5g 4.2g
Poly-unsaturated fats 3.5g 4.2g 3.5g
Carbohydrate 25.3g 29.9g 28g
Sugars 0.5g 0.5g 0.5g
Fibre 2.4g 2.4g 2.4g
Protein 2.2g 2.6g 2.4g
Salt 0.33g 0.38g 0.35g

* Portions should be adjusted for children of different ages.

Ingredients

Potatoes (85%), Sunflower Oil (7.1%), Dehydrated Potato, Potato Starch, Salt, White Pepper.

ALLERGY INFORMATION: N/A

How to Cook

Here’s how to cook 350g of McCain Smiles. If cooking a different amount, adjust the cooking time accordingly. To get the best results cook from frozen, our instructions are guidelines only. For the most delicious results, do not overcook!

OVEN
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C Fan/Gas Mark 7.
2. Spread a single layer of Smiles onto a baking tray and pop it in the top of the oven.
3. Bake for 12 – 15 minutes, turning every now and again, until they’re lovely, crisp and light golden.

AIR FRYER
1. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C.
2. Place the Smiles in the basket, shake half-way through cooking. Cook until they’re lovely, crisp and light golden.

Cook times below based on the power output of the air fryer.
Cook times may vary in different models. Adjust cooking time accordingly.

2000W 1700W 1400W
5 Minutes 6 Minutes 12 Minutes
  • kosher
  • vegetarian
  • halal