Potato chips, without salt, reduced fat

Reduced-fat potato chips are thin-sliced potatoes fried or baked with less oil than standard chips, aiming for the same crunch with a lighter texture. They're eaten straight from the bag as a snack, served alongside sandwiches, or paired with dips like salsa, guacamole or bean dip; some cooks also crumble them over casseroles or a green bean bake for a crisp topping. Their mild, salty-adjacent potato flavor (even without added salt in this version) makes them a neutral partner for bold dips and spreads, and their sturdier, slightly thicker cut than kettle chips holds up well to scooping.

Keep the bag sealed and rolled tightly, stored at room temperature away from heat and humidity, since chips lose their crunch and turn stale within days of opening. At 487 calories per 100 g they're calorie-dense for a snack, and fat still runs to 20.8 g per 100 g even in the reduced-fat version, but the without-salt formulation keeps sodium to just 8 mg per 100 g, notably lower than most salted snack foods. The potatoes themselves still carry potassium at 37% DV, vitamin E at 36% DV, vitamin C at 29% DV, and fiber at 22% DV, nutrients that largely survive the frying process.