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Best potato chips, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Erin Clarke, Mark McShane, Clara Park, Belle Cushing and 6 more. Recommendations come from realsimple.com, bonappetit.com, thekitchn.com and simplyrecipes.com and 1 other sources.

Snacks & Sweets · The ranking

  1. 1
    Top pick

    Cape Cod Original Kettle Cooked Potato Chips

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    Clarke: “Cape Cod is my number one. The kettle-style crunch is so satisfying.” Park’s pick is the Sea Salt & Vinegar flavor.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: realsimple.com ↗
  2. 2

    Kettle Brand Potato Chips

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    Also chosen by
    Three chefs, three flavors: Habanero Lime (Kochilas), Crinkle Cut Salt & Pepper (Bottorff) and Sea Salt (Auleley). A Simply Recipes panel of five chefs also named Kettle.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: thekitchn.com ↗
  3. 3

    Zapp’s New Orleans Kettle Style Potato Chips

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    “My favorite brand of chips in the whole wide world.” Kettle-cooked in Louisiana since 1985; he tasted every flavor.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: seriouseats.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best potato chips, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Cape Cod Original Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, chosen by Erin Clarke (Well Plated); Mark McShane (chef); Clara Park (Food Network champion). Clarke: “Cape Cod is my number one. The kettle-style crunch is so satisfying.” Park’s pick is the Sea Salt & Vinegar flavor. Source: realsimple.com ↗
What are the other top picks for potato chips?
No. 2 is Kettle Brand Potato Chips, chosen by Diane Kochilas (The Ikaria Way); Marguerite Bottorff (Kennedy Center); Amando Auleley (The Smith Chicago). No. 3 is Zapp’s New Orleans Kettle Style Potato Chips, chosen by J. Kenji López-Alt. Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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