Arby’s Loaded Potato Bites

fast_food_arbys_loaded_potato_bites_1.jpgI like Arby’s but I’m not a fan of this particular side item. These deep fried triangles of potato look tasty enough at first glance, but it turns out they are very bland and unsatisfying. They taste like baked potato topping, without the potato. That doesn’t make sense, but that’s the problem. The potato filling lacks flavor, and the cheese and bacon that are supposed to compliment it aren’t able to fulfill their end of the bargain. Even the breading was a let down, failing to live up to it’s attractive outward appearance. The bacon pieces are OK when you get one. The cheese is not very tasty or cheesy, and it seems the amount of each ingredient is just enough to ensure that nothing stands out and everything blends together to create — bland mashed potatoes stuffed inside a pretty shell. I was ready to love these, but I am completely underwhelmed and unimpressed. I can’t see myself ordering them again, or having the desire to eat more. That’s the bottom line.

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The Loaded Potato Bites from Arby’s are too bland for my taste. After eating them on multiple occasions, that impression has not changed. When eating at Arby’s I will be sticking to their awesome seasoned curly fries as my potato side order of choice.

Price: $2.59 / Website: Arbys.com

Fast Food Critic Score: D

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Nutrition Facts - Arby’s Loaded Potato Bites, 5 piece.

Calories - 353
Calories from Fat - 199
Total Fat - 22 grams
Carbs - 27 grams
Saturated Fat - 7 grams
Trans Fat - 0.5 grams
Cholesterol - 13 milligrams
Sodium - 800 milligrams
Protein - 11 grams

4 Responses to “Arby’s Loaded Potato Bites”

  1. i was also disappointed with this item. i thought they look so good, but its taste is just nasty or bland like you said…

  2. I agree. These were not good. I used the ranch dipping sauce which helped a little but not enough. They cost almost 3 dollars which is way too expensive for what you get. Arbys rocks but these don’t.

  3. Hello,

    I’m a first time commenter, long time reader.

    Here in Australia we get barely any of the fast food ranges that you get to pick from, I never even knew Arby’s was before i read this blog.

    This particular item you’ve reviewed actually does look quite bland, I know if I ever get the chance to eat Arby’s. I’ll also get the seasoned curley fries!

  4. Hello lkl, Randy and James! :)

    Thank you for visiting. It’s a pleasure to meet you.

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