A budget-friendly freezer find from Aldi Australia has become the unexpected star of dinner parties and midweek meals, with shoppers enthusiastically stocking up on what they're calling a 'crowd pleaser'.
The Freezer Aisle 'Wowser'
The product causing the stir is a pack of Australian-made Sweet Potato Chips, retailing for $4.59 AUD. Social media groups are flooded with praise for the item, with one mother posting, 'Tried the Aldi sweet potato chips.... Wowser, really wasn't expecting that.' Many loyal fans insist they are Aldi's 'best-kept secret', with comments like 'My favourite - won't get them from anywhere else' and 'Yep, it is addictive' summing up the general sentiment.
Beating the Big Brands on Taste and Price
Shoppers are particularly impressed by how the chips compare to more expensive supermarket alternatives. The crispy chips, coated in a flavourful paprika seasoning, are repeatedly said to outshine well-known brands. 'Absolutely delicious. Better than Birds Eye,' claimed one customer. Another echoed, 'They are bloody beautiful and significantly cheaper... I think they are better than the name brand ones.' The product has even won over those who don't typically enjoy sweet potato, with several shoppers confirming they were converted after trying the Aldi buy.
'Not a fan of sweet potato BUT these are so good,' shared one convert. Another revealed, 'They are wonderful! I'm not even a massive fan of sweet potato chips but these… I can't get enough of them.'
Air Fryer Perfection and Serving Suggestions
A key selling point for time-poor consumers is the chips' simplicity and perfect results in an air fryer. They cook to a crispy finish in around 25 minutes, making them an easy side or snack. 'They go so crispy in the air fryer and are absolutely delicious,' one user noted. Meanwhile, others have shared their favourite ways to serve them, with one recommendation being to top them with Parmesan cheese and garlic aioli for an extra flavour boost.
In a separate but equally amusing Aldi discovery, a shopper recently highlighted a $2.99 tub of Christmas pudding cheesecake with a use-by date of December 24. The customer posted on Reddit with a 'facepalm' emoji, joking that it 'defeated the whole purpose of Christmas' as it expired on Christmas Eve. Despite the timing issue, the verdict on the cheesecake was positive, with the shopper confirming, 'I can confirm it's yummy... Not bad for a $3 instant pudding.'
