Ridged

Flavour catchers. The grooves aren’t just for show—they hold seasoning like a grudge. Ridged crisps crunch louder, taste bolder, and feel built for dipping or domination. From McCoy’s to Seabrook, these are crisps that punch their weight. A ridge isn’t a gimmick—it’s a promise.
Aldi: Snackrite Grilled Steak Ridged Crisps
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Aldi: Snackrite Grilled Steak Ridged Crisps

I’ll be honest—when I see “grilled steak” on a crisp packet, my expectations are set somewhere between cautious optimism and outright scepticism. Steak flavour is hard to nail without the balance of char to sweet tender meatiness, and attempts to mimic usually rely on a dusty stock cube. Aldi’s take on this ambitious flavor combination falls closer to the latter here… Taste and Texture The ridged texture does its job well enough, providing a decent crunch that holds up to vigorous munching. But the flavour? That’s where things get messy. The “grilled steak” tastes more like someone dissolved a beef…
Tyrrells Furrows Sea Salted

Tyrrells: Furrows Sea Salted

Furrows … yes this is nice bit of word play here. There are some serious ridges at play. Tyrrells have taken the humble potato and carved it into deep, craggy trenches that feel somewhere between “rustic harvest” and “construction project.” The crunch is satisfying, but to me they feel just a little…
M&S: Extreme Ridge Salt and Double Vinegar Potato Crisps

M&S: Extreme Ridge Salt and Double Vinegar Potato Crisps

Extreme. The least extreme hard rock band of the 90s. My sister was a huge fan, although I think that was more down to having a crush on the guitarist Nuno Bettencourt. Extreme Ridge. The least extreme crisp, from a supermarket that would think having not having your shirt tucked…
McCoy’s: Sizzling King Prawn

McCoy’s: Sizzling King Prawn

Has there ever been a crisp that has actually nailed prawn flavour? So many attempts are based on a weird blend of paprika or ketchup tang – essentially covering half of the flavours in a prawn cocktail without trying to approach the prawn itself. But at least they label themselves…
Walkers: MAX KFC Zinger

Walkers: MAX KFC Zinger

Walkers teamed up with KFC for a snack meta-mashup: a crisp that tastes like a spicy Zinger burger… if that burger had been pulverised into croutons. It’s loud. It’s unapologetic. It’s the kind of chip that arrives with industrial ambition. Texture and crunch True to the MAX name, these are…