Guacamole might often be served alongside a bowl of tortilla chips as a dip, but Mexican snack brand Takis took the combo up a notch when it introduced its guacamole flavor. Though they're not technically 'potato chips' per se, we think these corn snacks are interesting enough to deserve a mention; rather than being spicy and fiery like many of Takis' other varieties, they're more subtle, with a mild guacamole flavoring.

Seafood, chili, and lime are a classic culinary combo, so we can get on board with this limited-edition variety from Lay's Indonesia. The flavor launched in 2017 and while we're not sure exactly what seafood is in them (could it be prawns, lobster, squid, or oysters?), we'd certainly give them a go.

Labneh is a type of strained yogurt that's often used in Middle Eastern cooking, so it was only a matter of time before this flavor came onto the market. Available in the United Arab Emirates, the potato chips were cooked ‘Forno’ style, which means they were baked rather than fried. Reviewers described the flavor as creamy, minty, and garlicky. 

It’s not hugely unusual for Lay’s to release seafood-flavored snacks, but we think this spicy edition sounds particularly tempting. Similar in shape to Pringles, this Lay’s Snax Spicy Lobster variety is available to buy in a few Asian countries, including Thailand and Vietnam. Expect a super-salty lobster flavor with an added fiery kick. 

For anyone not from the UK, this flavor may seem decidedly odd. It was inspired by Worcestershire sauce, a savory fermented condiment from Worcester, England. Instantly recognizable by their signature purple packet, these cult-favorite potato chips had a delectably zingy, tangy flavor. Sadly in 2023, Walkers (Lay's in the US, Canada, Australia, and elsewhere) confirmed that the variety had been discontinued.

Seaweed-infused potato chips may sound controversial to some, but this wavy-cut variety from Japanese snack brand Jack ‘n Jill Calbee was a huge hit when it first launched in 2016. Still available today, the potato chips are made with nori (an edible seaweed which is often used in sushi) and fans love the salty, umami taste.

How do you like your eggs? If you favor them sunny side up, you may well enjoy this crowd-dividing offering from Spanish snack company Torres. The gourmet brand is known for thinking outside the box with its bold flavors and this unusual variety is no exception. Expect a super-savory flavor with notes of, well, fried egg!

Popular Czech snack brand Bohemia made fast food lovers' dreams a reality in 2014 by launching a new burger flavor. Sadly, the variety is no longer available, but we imagine (and hope) that it tasted like a cross between grilled steak, cheese, and onion and ketchup-flavored potato chips. Several other snack brands have introduced burger-inspired variations since, including Lay's popular cheeseburger flavor.

Comfort food fans intrigued by the idea of combining pasta and potato chips will love this one. In China and Thailand, you can enjoy Lay's Italian Red Meat potato chips, a flavor based on spaghetti Bolognese. They apparently taste more like tomato sauce than a rich meat ragu, but we'd still give them a try.

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Potato chip aficionados in Indonesia have access to a wide variety of unique Lay's flavors and Salmon Teriyaki is just one of them. This Japanese-inspired offering has remained hugely popular in the Southeast Asian country since it launched in 2019. We'd love to know how similar they taste to the sweet and sticky dish they're inspired by.

Canada has blessed the world with many culinary delights (who can resist poutine, BeaverTails, and butter tarts?) – but we’re not sure these Jalapeño Mac n’ Cheese potato chips, which landed on grocery store shelves in 2014, are one of them. Said to have been inspired by summery barbecue flavors, the cheesy variety was created as part of Lay’s Do Us A Flavor contest, which invited the public to send in flavor ideas for the chance to win a big cash prize.

Lay's Mint Mischief combined mint with lime and jalapeño to make a particularly zesty potato chip with a touch of sweetness, hint of heat, and a vaguely floral note. A decidedly strange taste sensation, the distinctive flavor, which was available in India, is perhaps unsurprisingly no more.

A few Western brands have introduced wasabi-flavored potato chips over the years, but none of them can compare to Jack ‘n Jill Calbee’s hugely popular take on the kicking flavor. Launched in Japan in 2018 and still available today, these tasty snacks are made with 100% real wasabi. As you might expect, they're pretty fiery; pair them with a cold drink for the ultimate taste sensation.

A gyro or gyros is a Greek pitta wrap filled with rotisserie-cooked meat, tomato, onion, and tzatziki – and this snack-sized take on the classic dish was released as part of Lay’s Do Us A Flavor Tastes of America campaign in 2015. They were inspired by their creator's favorite Greek restaurant in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Sure to delight curry fans, Lay’s India's Magic Masala is one of the most delicious-sounding flavors on our list. Masala is a spice blend that pairs well with potatoes in a wide variety of dishes, so naturally, masala potato potato chips are a match made in heaven. The nicely spicy snacks are available to buy online in both the UK and US.

Lay's introduced three limited-edition, sandwich-themed potato chip flavors in May 2023: BLT, Buffalo Chicken, and Cuban, and it was the latter that became the most popular. The potato chips were infused with dill, yellow mustard, and Swiss cheese and those that tried them were quick to note the meaty, pork flavor and the similarity in taste to the much-loved American sandwich.

As if wasabi-flavored potato chips weren’t enough on their own, Doritos went one step further and released a Wasabi & Beef take on its signature tortilla chips in 2015. Available in Japan, the taste bud–tingling creation combined the spicy, pungent flavor of wasabi with subtly beefy notes, and fans thought the classic pairing worked pretty well in potato chip form.

Part of the Do Us A Flavor Tastes of America campaign in 2015, Lay’s Southern Biscuits and Gravy aimed to encapsulate the taste of the popular southern American dish (which sees crumbly, flaky dough biscuits covered in a rich, creamy sausage gravy) in potato chip form. Rather impressively, they were said to taste very close to the real thing.

No need to buy a dip to pair with these tasty creations; the ranch is already included! Part of Lay's 'Flavor That Hits Home' range, these limited-edition potato chips hit US grocery store shelves in spring 2024 – much to the delight of pickle fans up and down the country. Inspired by the classic Midwestern bar snack, fried pickles (or frickles), each playful pack features layer upon layer of flavor, with notes of dill, batter, and tangy ranch dressing coming through in every mouthful.

Beans on toast with cheese is a classic British comfort food and in 2014, the simple dish inspired a potato chip flavor. The unique snack appeared on supermarket shelves as part of Walkers' Do Us A Flavor competition. Sadly, they were only available for a short time, and they ultimately lost out to a pulled pork–inspired potato chip flavor in the contest.

Probably the poshest potato chips in Britain, these fancy snacks are designed to taste just like game meat from the English countryside paired with whinberries (a type of wild European berry). They were released in 2015 to encourage people to try more unusual meats such as grouse and pheasant and they're still available to purchase online.

These salted Caramel potato chips, launched in Japan in 2017 by Jack ‘n Jill Calbee, are a sweet and savory sensation, just like sweet and salty popcorn, chicken and waffles, and bacon cinnamon rolls. If the picture on the packet – perfectly crinkled potato chips drizzled in caramel – is anything to go by, we think they could well taste delicious!

It's not just any kebab on the packet of these limited-edition potato chips from Canadian brand Covered Bridge. Available in 2016, the potato chips were inspired by the donair – a Halifax specialty similar to a döner kebab or gyros, made by wrapping ground beef, tomatoes, onions, and a special sauce in pitta bread. The flavor-packed potato chips were created in collaboration with Canadian pizza chain Greco Pizza, whose legendary donairs have legions of fans.

Released in time for Valentine's Day 2015 by Lay's Canada, these crinkle-cut potato chips had such a thick coating of chocolate that they blurred the line between savory snack, and sweet treat. Paired with a cup of coffee, they made for a great afternoon pick-me-up – but sadly, they were limited edition, so they're no longer available to buy.

Another winning variety from one of Walkers’ Do Us A Flavor competitions was this English breakfast–inspired creation, released in the UK in 2009. The flavor was rather peculiar, with snack fans describing it as a cross between fried egg and baked beans. However, against all odds it proved a hit and remained on the market for a year, before being discontinued.

These Haggis & Cracked Black Pepper potato chips from Mackie’s of Scotland are a gentle introduction to the traditional Scottish dish which is famously made with minced sheep’s heart, liver, lungs, oatmeal, onions, and suet. The thickly cut potato slices are coated in a mix of spices inspired by the delicacy, resulting in a super-savory finish. They don't actually contain any animal products, so vegetarians can enjoy them too.

Lay’s Instagram account is always teasing fans with fake flavors to keep its followers guessing, so when the brand announced this partnership with US pancake chain IHOP, many were surprised to find out it was real. Unveiled in February 2024, this fruity variety is available from Walmart’s website for a limited time only. Expect to taste subtle notes of strawberry and bacon, which apparently cut through the saltiness of the snack brilliantly.

We know that coffee works well with savory foods like red meat, but cappuccino-flavored potato chips are something else. These unusual snacks were released for a limited time in the US in 2014 as part of Lay's Do Us A Flavor contest, and they caused quite a splash. Most people were bemused by the flavor – but whether you loved them or hated them, they certainly got people talking.

In August 2024, Lay's announced the release of three new international flavors: Tzatziki, Masala, and Honey Butter. The latter was inspired by the fact that honey butter is one of the most popular potato chip flavors in Korea; international potato chip fans are similarly enamored, with many praising the blend of underlying sweetness from the honey and rich notes courtesy of the butter.

If you love potato snacks and you love pizza, this Italian-inspired Pringles flavor might be for you. Available in the UK and US, the distinct pizza taste is all down to a clever blend of onion, tomato, garlic, and Cheddar flavoring. Pringles joked that if you're a fan of cold, 'morning-after' pizza, you should store your tube in the fridge. Genius!

These cucumber-flavored potato chips from Lay's are marketed as 'cool and refreshing', but we're not sure if that's what we want from a potato snack – though we reckon they could be quite tasty dipped into fresh tzatziki. The divisive flavor was originally sold in China, but is now available online in many countries including Canada, the UK (where they're sold under the Walkers brand), and the US.

Not one for vegetarians, this moose and maple syrup offering is another flavor that won one of Lay’s Do Us A Flavor contests, this time, in Canada. Newfoundlander Tyler LeFrense came up with the idea for Maple Moose potato chips in 2013, after swapping the ham in a maple ham recipe for moose meat with tasty results. The variety beat flavors including Perogy Platter, Grilled Cheese & Ketchup, and Creamy Garlic Caesar to be crowned overall champion.

Released in the US in 2013, Pecan Pie was a holiday-inspired potato chip flavor from Pringles that arguably offered snack fans a seasonal taste of pecan pie without the hassle of baking. It was Pringles' second foray into sweet-flavored potato chips; the year before, the brand released their unanimously despised White Chocolate Peppermint variety.

The Brussels sprout is a notoriously divisive little vegetable, so we get the feeling that British brand Walkers made these Christmas-themed potato chips for their novelty factor, rather than to show its appreciation for the brassica. They launched as a limited-edition flavor in 2018, and surprisingly, they were popular enough to make a return the following year. 

Another quirky Do Us A Flavor creation (what else?), Walkers Cajun Squirrel potato chips were released in the UK back in 2009. It's said that a dish on a restaurant menu inspired this unusual variety, which were surprisingly tasty, with a gentle Cajun flavor (and thankfully, contained no traces of squirrel).

Part of British frozen goods retailer Iceland's 2018 festive range, these Christmas tree–flavored potato chips divided snack fans. They were made with oil from real pine needles – and let’s just say, the result was slightly strange. While they packed a punch, the overall taste became a little grassy and bitter the further you got down through the pack. It’s hardly surprising that they haven't been made permanent.

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Last updated by Dominique Ayling.