8 Unusual Potato Chip Flavors

Check out these satisfyingly unusual types of potato chip flavors.

Published: Aug 8, 2012

<p>Looking for more ways to use America's favorite snack food? Go beyond the bowl and add potato chips to these savory and sweet foods for added crunch and flavor. Then, keep clicking through to spice up snack time with 8 exciting options<strong>.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Hot 'n' Cheesy Chips</strong>: Spread 5 oz (4 cups) plain chips on a foil-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with ½ tsp Cajun seasoning and ½ cup grated Cheddar and bake at 400°F for 5 minutes.</p>
<p><strong>Crispy Chicken Strips</strong>: Coat chicken tenders (or boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut lengthwise into thirds) in crushed potato chips (use barbecue or jalapeño for zing), pressing gently to help them adhere. Bake at 400°F until cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.</p>
<p><strong>Crunchy Mac 'n' Cheese</strong>: Crush 1 cup potato chips, then toss with 2 scallions (finely chopped) and 2 Tbsp chopped parsley. Sprinkle over mac 'n' cheese and bake for 20 minutes.</p>
<p><strong>Chocolate Treats</strong>: Sprinkle crushed plain chips over chocolate fudge before it sets or over chocolate brownies before they go in the oven.</p>

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Check out these satisfyingly unusual types of potato chip flavors. Love crunchy snacks? Check out these chips and snack mix recipes.

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If the craziest potato chip flavor you've tried is barbecue, you're missing out. We found some interesting flavors that just might entice you (or not!).

Sweet Maui Onion, Deep River Snacks ($2.99 for 5 ounces)

<p>Packed with crunch and a mild, caramelized onion flavor, these are a step above plain when you need a classic all-round snack. <em> <a href="Sweet%20Maui%20Onion,%20Deep%20River%20Snacks%20($2.99%20for%205%20oz)" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a> </em></p>

Deep River Snacks

Packed with crunch and a mild, caramelized onion flavor, these are a step above plain when you need a classic all-around snack. Amazon.com

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Fully Loaded Baked Potato, Kettle ($3.49 for 8.5 ounces)

Kettle

Subtle hints of bacon, sour cream, and chives give this chip a classic baked potato taste. Amazon.com

Jalapeño Heat, Dirty Potato Chips ($2.29 for 5 ounces)

<p>They're called "dirty" as the skin is left on, giving them an added earthy flavor along with the jalapeño spice. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dirty-Chips-Jalapeno-Heat-Pack/dp/B0001W2XU2/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1340067051&sr=1-1&keywords=Jalape%C3%B1o+Heat%2C+Dirty+Potato+Chips%2C" target="_blank"><em>Amazon.com</em></a></p>

Dirty Potato Chips

They're called "dirty" as the skin is left on, giving them an added earthy flavor along with the jalapeño spice. Amazon.com

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Sweet and Spicy Jalapeño, Cape Cod ($3.79 for 8 ounces)

Cape Cod

More hot than sweet, these mouth-burning snacks are addictive with a slow burn. Amazon.com

Baby Back Ribs, Herr's ($2.99 for 8 ounces)

Herr's

Here's a meal that surprisingly translates to a chip flavor — it tastes like tangy barbecue straight from the pit. Amazon.com

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Dill Pickle, Route 11 ($2.99 for 6 ounces)

<p>It's hard to imagine the flavor of a juicy, crisp dill pickle in a potato chip until you take a bite of this bright and fresh-tasting snack. <a href="http://www.rt11.com/product/37/dill-pickle" target="_blank"><em>Rt11.com</em></a></p>

Route 11

It's hard to imagine the flavor of a juicy, crisp dill pickle in a potato chip until you take a bite of this bright and fresh-tasting snack. Rt11.com