Trick-or-Tater: The Trend Turning Potatoes into Halloween's Hottest Treat

From Candy Buckets to CharBOOterie Boards, Spuds are Everywhere this Spooky Season

DENVER, Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Halloween tradition is taking root – and it's not what you'd expect. People are embracing Trick-or-Tater, the delightfully offbeat trend of handing out potatoes to trick-or-treaters. Now, Potatoes USA is adding to the fun with a lineup of spooky seasonal recipes that take Halloween celebrations to the next level – all starring America's favorite vegetable, the potato.

Trick-or-Tater: How Spuds Became Halloween's Most Unexpected Treat
Trick-or-Tater began as a few jokes on social media – what if someone put a potato in the candy bucket? Now, it's become a beloved ritual that's as hilarious as it is heartwarming.

"When we started adding potatoes to the candy bowl, we thought we'd get a few laughs from the parents. But it's wild to see just how much kids love to take the potato! It's fun, and it is something kids with food allergies can safely enjoy on Halloween. I'd call that a win-win!" said Kayla Vogel, community engagement manager at Potatoes USA.

Want to join the fun? Try your own experiment this year – you might be surprised how many kids pick a potato over a candy bar. And we can guarantee their reactions will be pure delight!

Spooktacular Potatoes for Every Halloween Tradition
The fun doesn't stop on your doorstep! Potatoes can be a breakout star of your Halloween plans, whether hosting a monster mash or a more low-key gathering of goblins.

Potatoes USA's chefs have created new spooky spud recipes for the season:

• Devilish Potatoes : A playful twist on deviled eggs, these bite-sized spuds are topped with tangy, creamy filling and just the right amount of "boo."
• Franken Fingers : Creepy, crunchy, and surprisingly delicious, these potato fingers are sure to be the life (or afterlife) of the party.
• CharBOOterie Board: Make the viral potato chip nachos fit with season with eerie extras to make your table scream with flavor.

"Halloween should be fun, easy, and full of flavor," said Chef RJ Harvey, director of culinary at Potatoes USA. "Potatoes are naturally playful – they work in all kinds of dishes, they're fun to decorate, and they're always a crowd favorite."

For parents hoping to cut down on sugar overload, potatoes are a nutrient-dense vegetable that gives you the energy, potassium, and Vitamin C you need to fuel your day. A medium 5.3 oz skin-on potato is an excellent source of vitamin C and has more potassium than a medium banana (620 mg vs 422 mg).

Find more spooky spud inspiration @potatogoodness on Instagram or TikTok, and get ready to make unforgettable memories with your friends and family.

About Potatoes USA
As representatives of U.S. potato growers and importers, Potatoes USA's mission is to strengthen the demand for potatoes through marketing and research. By launching impactful marketing campaigns; coordinating regional, national, and international market and production research; and establishing new trade markets, Potatoes USA promotes the benefits of potatoes to audiences across the globe, including consumers, foodservice operators, retailers, and health professionals. For more information on America's Favorite Vegetable, please visit PotatoGoodness.com and PotatoesUSA.com.

For more information, please contact:
Erin Bracken
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SOURCE Potatoes USA