Best Kettle-Cooked Potato Chips: Our Taste Test Results

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In a quest for snack perfection, KitchenDaily's editors conducted a taste test to find the best kettle-cooked, original flavored potato chips. Whether you're serving them with dip or just eating them straight from the bag in your sweatpants, our ratings should help you find just what you're looking for.

Before you read the reviews, keep in mind that this taste test strictly covers kettle-style chips. Kettle-style is defined as cooking chips in small batches at a relatively low temperature, stirring continuously to prevent the chips from sticking together. The chips are typically a little thicker and crunchier than traditionally fried potato chips, and have been surging in popularity as of late.

We tested 16 types, seeking the best combination of saltiness, crunch and flavor. Each editor rated the chips from 1 to 5, for a possible total of 30 points each. Here's how they ranked ...

Results: Kettle-Style Potato Chip Taste Test

Kettle Chips Taste Test

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Brad Fowler

I love kettle cooked chips and have found some locally made brands are sometimes the best. One is Kitchen Cooked and the other is Mrs. Fishers. The first is made in Bushnell, Il. and the second is made in Rockford, Il. I have to take some Mrs. Fishers to my son and grandson in Kansas City when we visit. They think they are the best too. Everyone has their own favorites. Depends on what they like in a chip.

July 12 2011 at 11:20 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

debom88

did you ever try krunchers kettle cooked chips many people think they are better than Lays kettle cooked

July 11 2011 at 12:56 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

peacekeeper122

I'm surprised they didn't test Dirty Chips

July 11 2011 at 11:57 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Europa SC

Kettle chips are my favorite too.

July 11 2011 at 9:35 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

arnold_stonehouse@love.com

Can you say subjective opinions?

July 09 2011 at 12:17 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

stachlaw

i like the kettle brabd best

July 09 2011 at 11:13 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

jaslivia

Wise New York Kettle Cooked chips are hands down number one in my book. And Grandma Utz's Handcooked chips are easily the worst. Especially after you realize they're deep fried in lard. Ick.

July 08 2011 at 8:27 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Hola Chiquita!

Kettle chips ROCK! Cape Cod [Reduced Fat] win my vote, hands down. Shearer's are pretty darn good too, but they didn't make the list. In my opinion, Lay's are lame!

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