Another flavor-focused session from Smash Kitchen is on the docket. This round, we sample several varieties of their chips to gauge what they’ve been cooking up in Smash Kitchen’s test lab. How did they perform? Here’s the breakdown.
Smash Kitchen Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips
Pros: This tortilla chip is a solid, reliable choice. It won’t reinvent your snacking experience, but if you want a dependable chip and you value it being made with organic, non-GMO ingredients (no need to fear the label, though), this should be on your Walmart shopping list. It’s pleasantly salted, delivers a crisp, sturdy bite, and comes in a generously sized bag that leaves you satisfied.
Cons: It lacks any real excitement or novelty. I understand the need for a dependable tortilla chip, but I would have preferred to discover one among the bag that offered a bit more personality. A touch of pizzazz or a hidden ingredient would have elevated it.
Smash Kitchen Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips
Pros: If you’ve ever tried Trader Joe’s Dorito knockoffs, you’ve basically sampled Smash Kitchen’s version. The flavor is in the same neighborhood, though not an exact replica of a Dorito; it stands on its own, which I can appreciate. The cheddar profile is milder and easy to finish a whole bag without resistance. These are by far my favorite Smash Kitchen chips from today’s lineup, and I’d gladly buy another bag.
Cons: Not much to complain about beyond missing the bright, playful colors. I know the industry is moving away from artificial hues, but I do yearn for that neon-orange appearance again. Oh well.
Smash Kitchen Classic Sea Salt Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
Pros: This is a quintessential sea-salt, kettle-cooked potato chip. It delivers the crisp bite you expect from kettle cooking. Each chip is generously seasoned with sea salt, and the ingredient list is refreshingly simple: potatoes, sunflower oil, and sea salt—clearly detectable in every bite.
Cons: The oil content is a touch excessive. You could practically wring out some oil from these chips. That said, it might be exactly what some folks prefer. Even with the oil being a bit much visually, it doesn’t ruin the experience. It remains a solid, reliable chip that would hold its own on any game-day snack table.
Smash Kitchen Rosemary Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
Pros: What a fantastic chip for the approaching fall season. Smash Kitchen’s rosemary kettle-cooked chips carry the same strengths we’ve noted so far—a hearty, satisfying crunch and a bold potato flavor. The rosemary lends a wonderful autumnal touch, making them ideal for serving at a small, cozy get-together with a hint of seasonal flair.
Cons: My gripe isn’t about an overload of rosemary—objectively there isn’t a ton on them. It’s simply that rosemary can dominate if you go overboard, so the balance can tip quickly. They’re excellent in moderation, but a large handful can become a bit overpowering.
