March 14th is National Potato Chip Day and March 23rd is National Chip And Dip Day. So there’s no time like the present to introduce our Top Pick Of The Week—the crispiest* potato chip we’ve had the good fortune to encounter: Nantucket Crisps.

Why “crisps?” Because they’re just too crispy to call “chips.”

While every potato chip brand calls its chips crispy (as they should be), Nantucket is indeed the crispiest†.

First, hats off to the flavor developer. This may be the best line of flavored chips we’ve ever tasted. The flavors are impeccable: exactly right, not too much, not too little, the layering of tastes just perfect.

Second, a shout out to the artist who designed the packages. The artwork on each bag is beyond cool. It doesn’t show its best in the small photos here, but we could see a potato chip fanatic acquiring framed prints for his walls. (Nantucket Crisps sell other merch including tees and stickers, but not [yet] prints.)

> Below: ways we used Nantucket Crisps in recipes for each meal of the day.
 
 
NANTUCKET CRISPS FLAVORS

On to those fabulous flavors: All are named for places in Nantucket.

 
We’ve had many a chip in each category, and have to express joy that flavors like BBQ, Sweet Onion, and Jamaican Jerk are so perfectly executed.

They don’t leave a taste of sugar on the palate like so many brands. There’s just the delectable, natural layering of flavor that leaps off the chip.

Seasonal Flavors

We had the opportunity to taste one of the seasonal flavors, Stuffing Terrific. It won’t be back until fall, but we wait with anticipation.

The chip is redolent of fresh sage, just like good stuffing, and would be delightful to serve with drinks before Thanksgiving dinner.

Photo #5 shows bags of Stuffing Terrific used as place settings‡‡.

What more is there to say, but…
 
 
GET YOUR NANTUCKET CRISPS!

The Nantucket Crisps website sells cartons of 15 two-ounce bags for $35, with free shipping.

Or, check the store locator.

And “Stay Crispy,” says the brand.
 
 
CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY

Nantucket Crisps proudly supports Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), the leading global charity dedicated to the conservation and protection of all whales and dolphins.
 
 
RECIPE IDEAS FOR POTATO CHIPS

We had fun using Nantucket Chips in every meal of the day:

 
 
MORE TO KNOW

 
 
MORE POTATO HOLIDAYS

[1] The best BBQ chip we’ve ever had: a just-right balance of salty, spicy, and sweet (all photos © Nantucket Crisps).

[2] In addition to standard chip flavors like BBQ, sea salt, and sea salt and vinegar, Madaket Sweet Onion adds to the options for snacking and recipe inclusions.

[3] Similarly, Stubbys Jamaican Jerk has a perfect balance of jerk flavors.

[4] You can integrate the chips with both casual and elegant foods—from beef tartare to sandwiches.

[5] Instead of chocolate turkeys, this Thanksgiving table is set with bags of Stuffing Terrific chips—a fun idea!

[6] Some Steps Beach Salt & Vinegar chips. Someone, bring a sandwich!

‡Use regular or flavored chips, and omit any salt from the crust recipe, using only unsalted butter. Just crush the chips very finely—even to a powder—before adding to the dry ingredients. Puncture a hole in the bag to let the air out; then use a rolling pin or a wine bottle to crush the chips.

‡‡The name given to both place cards and take-home treats set atop or each plate: a chocolate turkey, candy pumpkin, caramel apple, or non-food gift (last year we gave each person a Thanksgiving-themed spatula we found on Amazon, tied with a ribbon),