Are the air-fried Kettle Brand chips worth trying in 2023?

Kettle Brand Air Fried Potato Chips. image courtesy Kettle Brand
Kettle Brand Air Fried Potato Chips. image courtesy Kettle Brand

For 2023, Kettle Brand introduces a new innovation to the chip aisle with its new kettle-cooked and air-fried offering.

While we’ve already discussed the chips upon launch, we were actually able to get a sample to try out. The three flavors currently released are Himalayan Salt, Jalapeno, and Sea Salt, and Vinegar. Honestly, all of them sound great.

While air-frying things have taken off in recent years, this is actually the first time we’re seeing an air-fried potato chip hitting the market. Kettle Brand is really changing the game as it’s both kettle-cooked and air-fried which is supposed to give it a crunchier finish.

Additionally, these new air-fried chips are 30% less fat than regular chips. That’s why I was more than excited to give these a try. Before getting into that though, I’d like to thank Kettle Brand for sending me a bag to try.

Are the Kettle Brand Air-Fried chips worth adding to your cart?

With so many chips brands out there, Kettle Brand is trying to ensure you’re sticking with them and honestly, I have to say I agree with them. I was given the Sea Salt & Vinegar chips to try which was the most appealing flavor to me.

One thing the brand says is that the chips are supposed to have a crunchier bite/finish and they really do. These chips are crunchy yet don’t lose any of the flavors of a regular potato chip. It’s honestly pretty great to see. Sometimes chips can give you that sluggish or greasy feeling after eating them yet I didn’t notice it as much after eating the air-fried versions.

While the air-fried chips have 30% less fat than regular chips, I won’t claim that these are healthy items. However, if you’re looking for something with a bit less grease yet with the same crispiness, then I’d highly recommend these Kettle Brand air-fried chips.

Even though I’ve only tried one flavor, I will say that I plan on trying out the Himalayan Salt ones, too. This air-fried alternative would be great for packing in lunchboxes, having a barbecue, or just enjoying while you’re watching some TV or movies. Additionally, I feel like these will be a great summer snack if you’re headed out to the pool or just want to spend the afternoon, having a picnic.

Regardless, I think these Kettle Brand air-fried chips are worth checking out. With a price tag of $4.79 for a 6.5 oz bag, you get a pretty good deal.

What do you think, Guilty Eaters? Will you be trying out these new Kettle Brand air-fried chips?