Best Potato Chip Brands Taste Test

Now that it's officially barbecue season, the potato chip you choose to accompany your sandwich or burger could not be more critical. Yes, the ideal chips require great flavor (a mix of salty and potato-y) but they must also maintain the perfect crunch, whether they're packed into a sandwich or piled on the side.

And since you have more important things to worry about than picking out a bag of chips (did you buy enough hot dogs?),  we went ahead and tried six common brands available at most grocery stores to help you find the best. It's a tough job, but someone's gotta do it. This year, buy a bag of chips that you'd fight a seagull for or don't buy any at all.

Deep River

Sometimes going with the smaller, more craft snack pays off. Our editors agreed that these chips have good flavor and the best crunch quality of all the brands, which went a long way. Despite a slightly higher price point, these chips are beyond worthy of your lunch.

Lay's

The chip giant, and pre-taste test fan favorite for first place, didn't fall too far from victory. No editors ranked it below a three out of five for any category, and noted it was a very balanced chip. Some complained they were too salty, but if salt is what you're after, this school lunch classic is the way to go.

Utz

The salt-to-chip ratio of Utz was much less polarizing, with most editors ranking the salt level as perfect. Though Utz ranked high for its potato-y flavor, it fell slightly short for crunch, where some suggested it felt unnatural and almost stale.