Adding jalapeño to baked crisps is clever. The heat gives your mouth something to focus on besides the disappointing texture. Your lips are tingling, your palate is engaged, and you almost forget that the crisp itself is structurally hollow.
The cheese and jalapeño combination is well-executed. Tangy dairy meets genuine spice, the flavours working together effectively. If this existed on a proper crisp, it would be good. On a baked crisp, it’s the best possible version of a compromised format.
For people who must eat baked crisps, these are the ones to choose. The heat makes the compromise more bearable.
