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Editors Picks: 7 Best Potato Chips

By Food & Wine Updated August 07, 2018
Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.
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365 Sea Salt Classic Chips
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We tore into dozens of bags of potato chips to find the ones worth breaking out at picnics and backyard barbecues this summer.
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Bonilla a la Vista

Bonilla a la Vista Chips
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These chips, made by the ame family in Spain since the 1930s, are fried in 100 percent olive oil for a bright, fresh taste. $6 for 5 oz.; formaggiokitchen.com.

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Rusty's Black Pepper

Rusty's Black Pepper Chips
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Thick-cut and made by hand in Southern California, Rusty's are brimming with fresh cracked pepper. $39 for twelve 3-oz. bags; rustyschips.com.

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Cape Cod Original Reduced Fat

Cape Cod Original Reduced Fat Chips
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Our top pick in the classic category: these think, supercrunchy chips. We love that they wear homey dips equally as well as creme fraiche and caviar. $4 for 8 oz.; amazon.com.

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Zapp's Spicy Cajun Crawtators

Zapp's Spicy Cajun Crawtators
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Each chip packs a hit of hot sauce and cayenne with a salty kick. They taste like a crawfish boil in a bag. $2 for 5 oz.; amazon.com.

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Jackson's Honest Purple Heirloom

Jackson's Honest Purple Heirloom Chips
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Antioxidant-rich purple potatoes plus cholesterol-free coconut oil equals zero guilt. Go ahead, do the math! $3 for 5 oz.; jacksonshonest.com.

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Kettle Brand Jalapeño

Kettle Brand Jalapeño Chips
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These zesty chips amp up even the most basic sandwich. The spicy flavor builds as you eat more of them. $3 for 5 oz.; amazon.com.

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365 Sea Salt Classic

365 Sea Salt Classic Chips
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Editors loved this one's not-too-salty, hearty potato flavor. $3 for 10 oz.; wholefoodsmarket.com.

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