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ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œKids of all ages love that potatoes offer an easy, fun, and affordable way to get creative,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥� says Kayla Vogel, mom and senior global marketing manager at Potatoes USA. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œYou donÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™t need delicate handlingÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥”just grab some edible paint or removable stickers and let the fun begin!ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥�

How to put your own tater-wist on classic Easter traditions

Potatoes decorated with safe-for-consumption materials can be enjoyed as a delicious treat once the artwork is complete. No special dyes are neededÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥”paint, markers, stickers, and food coloring are all great options for decorating your Easter potatoes.

ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œWe already keep potatoes in our pantry, so decorating them for Easter just made sense,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥� said Vogel.

For your potato crafting time, it helps to:

• Cover the workspace with newspapers or plastic tablecloths to minimize cleanup.
• Consider using gloves to keep little hands clean from food coloring or paint.

For gold-star level results:

• Food coloring makes a great, edible die; paint the coloring directly onto the potato for the most vibrant color.
• To prevent the color from rubbing off and to maintain the potatoes as purely decorative items, apply a coat of hairspray to seal the color.

For paint-based projects:

• Use a white primer coat to make the colors pop!
• Look for non-toxic, washable paints.

ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThis year, weÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™re slicing our potatoes and using cookie cutters and food coloring to paint Easter shapes and spring animals before putting them in the air fryer,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥� said Vogel. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œItÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s a really fun activity. My kids love eating potato bunnies, and I love my kids eating their vegetables.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥�

Parents can also cut potatoes in half to create Easter stamps! Once halved, children can use a pen or marker to draw a shape or design on the potatoÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s flat edge. Adults can carefully cut around the drawing using a carving knife, leaving the raised shape on the potato. After the adults have finished carving, the little artist can paint the potato stamps and use their creations to make Easter-themed paintings on paper.

Potatoes are a versatile food that can pull double duty as a canvas and a delicious pantry staple!

A nutrient-dense vegetable, potatoes have one-third of the daily vitamin C needed, more potassium than a banana (620 mg to 422 mg), and 3 grams of plant-based protein. With any leftover potatoes, try easy, kid-approved recipes for Easter celebrations like:

Visit to learn more about the many health benefits of potatoes and find some delicious spring recipes.

If your family hops on the #EasterPotatoes trend, they are encouraged to send Potato Goodness photos by tagging @PotatoGoodness on Facebook or Instagram.