Potato chips are one of the most popular American snacks, especially during this time of the year--outdoor barbecue season.

Their potato varieties are chosen for texture and flavor, creating a hearty crunch that’s hard to match. While Lay’s is known for its mass production, their artisan and kettle-cooked lines use ...

Oh, the salty, crunchy goodness of biting into a potato chip. While you're familiar with big brand chips, there are some ...

The editors at Simply Recipes blind-tasted 11 brands of potato chips, including LAY'S, Cape Cod, Trader Joe's, "Dirty", Wise, and more. Here are our favorites and the ones we'd avoid.

Related: 8 Salty, Crispy Recipes for Potato Chip Fans What makes a potato chip To make potato chips, specialty potato breeds called “chipping potatoes” are washed, sliced, and deep-fried.

Potatoes grow best in cool weather, when soil temperatures are between 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. They’ll stop growing completely if the soil reaches 85 degrees.