Over the years, I’ve had disagreements over a number of things; movies, sports, parenting techniques, and expiration dates to name a few. Sometimes I’ve been wrong and sometimes I’ve been right, but I recently had a disagreement over something that’s very close to my heart — snack foods. More specifically, potato chips. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my short time on this earth, it’s this: BBQ potato chips are the best potato chips in the world. It’s always eluded me that someone would pay the same price for plain potato chips when they could get BBQ potato chips for the same price, hell, even sour cream and onion chips. “Hmmm, so you’re saying I can get the same car with leather seats and a premium sound system for the same price? I think I’ll pass.” It’s never made any sense to me.
That said, within the world of BBQ chips, there are some that achieve greatness and others that don’t. That’s why, as a public service initiative, I’ve compiled a list of the greatest BBQ potato chips ever:
- Uncle Ray’s BBQ potato chips
Tons of BBQ flavor. Each chip is doused in BBQ goodness. Kind of sweet, very salty, very greasy. I’m guessing one of the most unhealthy chips in this list. Incredible. - Krunchers BBQ potato chips
The original brand-name kettle cooked potato chip. Great BBQ flavor but inconsistent chip coverage. I think Krunchers used to be better, but they’re still a classic. (runner up, Meijer BBQ kettle chips) - Jay’s BBQ potato chips
One of my favorite BBQ flavors; spicy, sweet, salty, almost organic tasting. It’s actually what I used to think paprika might taste like before I actually tasted paprika. The biggest downside is the chip coverage. I have a theory that their BBQ flavor machine has been broken for the past 8 years but they’re too cheap to buy a new one because they know people like me will still eat them. Regardless, a great BBQ potato chip. - Kettle Brand Hickory Honey BBQ potato chips
The folks at Kettle were definitely on to something with this one. The BBQ flavor is really good, albeit, a little weak. The problem is that the potato flavor is pretty overpowering, which isn’t a bad thing necessarily but just not my style. - Pringles BBQ potato chips
Ok, so I’m sure they just slid by the FDA’s legal classification of “potato chip” with these but I can’t deny my love of Pringles BBQ potato chip. Crispy, BBQ’y, and stacked in a can, these chips hold a special place in my heart. Plus, give me two Pringles and I’ll show you a duck. Sweet.
So, there you have it, the BBQ potato chip hall of fame. I dare you to eat a bag and not have the time of your life. I dare you.
