Aldi: Specially Selected Lightly Sea Salted Crinkle Cut Crisps

There’s something undeniably comforting about a well-made salted crisp. No fuss, no gimmicks—just potatoes, salt, and a solid crunch. But when that humble crisp gets dressed up under a “Specially Selected” label, expectations naturally rise.

Aldi’s premium range has built a quiet reputation for punching above its price point, so when I spotted their Lightly Sea Salted Crinkle Cut Crisps, I was curious: could these be the posh cousin to the everyday snack aisle staple?

Here’s how they stacked up.

First impressions

Let’s start with the packaging. Aldi’s Specially Selected range doesn’t mess around—matte black bag, gold accents, a rustic image of crisps spilling out beside a sprinkle of sea salt. It’s giving “gastropub snack bowl,” not “lunchbox leftover.” You immediately get the sense that this is meant to be a grown-up crisp, perhaps paired with a cold pint or a fancy sandwich on sourdough.

The bag is satisfyingly full (a rare treat in today’s snack economy), and the crisps themselves are large, uniform, and golden with a good amount of visible salt crystals clinging to the ridges.

Taste & texture

This is where Aldi’s offering really earns its stripes.

The flavour is subtle but elegant. “Lightly salted” is an apt description—it doesn’t slap you with sodium, but the flakes of sea salt are distributed generously enough that you don’t feel short-changed. There’s an earthy richness from the potato itself, suggesting these aren’t your average starchy slices. In fact, the crisps are made from British potatoes, sliced thickly and batch-cooked, and you can taste the difference.

The crinkle cut texture adds more than just aesthetics. These crisps are satisfyingly crunchy without being brittle, and the ridges help carry the salt better than a flat crisp ever could. They’re sturdy enough to survive the bag intact and strong enough to scoop up dips without disintegrating. (Try them with sour cream and chive—you won’t be sorry.)

Quality & ingredients

Aldi proudly promotes that these crisps are cooked in 100% sunflower oil with no artificial colours or preservatives. There’s a sense of quality control here that’s often missing from supermarket-label snacks. Even the odd “brown” crisp (you know the one) feels intentional, like a rustic reminder that these are made from real, unprocessed potatoes.

The crisps aren’t greasy, either. You can polish off a bowl and not feel like you need to immediately wash your hands—or your conscience.

Value for money

At around £1.15–£1.30 for a 150g bag, these crisps sit in the “premium supermarket” price bracket, but well below brands like Tyrrells or Kettle Chips. The quality easily matches those names—perhaps even exceeds them. If you served these in a bowl at a BBQ or party, no one would guess they came from a budget grocer.

The verdict

If you’re someone who appreciates simplicity done well, Aldi’s Specially Selected Lightly Sea Salted Crinkle Cut Crisps are a quiet triumph. They’re not trying to reinvent the wheel—they’re just doing crisps properly. They offer grown-up flavour, bold texture, and exceptional value without the brand-name markup.

In a world obsessed with “loaded,” “flame-grilled,” and “triple-cheese” snacks, it’s refreshing to find a crisp that knows its place—and does it exceptionally well.

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