Sour cream and onion is a flavour that crossed the Atlantic and made itself at home in British crisp culture. That creamy tang, that gentle onion sweetness. It’s comfort snacking with American heritage.
Asda’s version is pleasantly surprising.
The sour cream element is convincing. There’s a dairy tang that avoids being too sharp or too subtle, landing in the pleasant middle ground where you can eat an entire bag without flavour fatigue.
The onion balance
The onion is restrained, providing background sweetness rather than competing with the cream. It’s a supporting player, which is correct for this flavour profile. The sour cream should lead.
Texture and coating
The base crisp is standard Asda quality, nothing remarkable. But the seasoning adheres well, with consistent coverage throughout the bag. No disappointing naked crisps lurking at the bottom.
The comparison problem
Sour cream and onion is dominated by Pringles in British consciousness. The Asda version is different, being an actual crisp rather than a reconstituted potato product, but the comparison is inevitable.
As a crisp, these are good. As competition for Pringles Sour Cream & Onion, they’re a different experience entirely.
The verdict
A well-executed take on a classic flavour. Worth choosing over ready salted when you want something with more personality.
