Okay, I need to talk about these Trader Joe's Irish potato chips. I had heard the buzz online before I even tried them and thought - how good can a potato chip really be? Very good. The answer is very, very good.
What makes them different
These are imported from Ireland and made with real Irish butter from County Cork. Ridge-cut, a little thicker than your average chip, and incredibly sturdy - I had these bouncing around in my bag for an entire afternoon and not one was broken. That's not something I say lightly. Most chips are in pieces by the time you open the bag. These arrive like they have somewhere to be.
The flavor
The butter hits you immediately - rich and smooth, not greasy at all. Then the garlic comes in, and here's the thing: it doesn't announce itself upfront. It sneaks in at the end, after you swallow, and it's so good that you immediately want another chip just to experience it again. That's the hook.
That delayed garlic finish is why the bag disappears so much faster than you planned for. I kept telling myself "just a few more" and somehow ended up at the bottom of the bag staring at crumbs. No regrets.
What to eat them with
Alone is more than fine. But these really shine next to a bowl of soup or alongside a sandwich - the garlic butter thing pairs naturally with anything savory and hearty. They're also sturdy enough for thick dips, which most chips simply can't handle without snapping. I tried them with a sour cream and onion dip and it was one of the better snack decisions I've made recently.
A bit of context
These chips come in two flavors - Garlic Butter and Cashel Blue Cheese. The Blue Cheese version won TJ's Customer Choice Award for best new snack last year, which tells you everything about the quality of this whole line.
The Garlic Butter is the newer one and, based on the reaction online, it might be even more popular. People are reporting driving out of their way to restock when their store sells out. I completely understand that now.
Would I buy again?
Yes, and I genuinely wish I had grabbed more the first time. These are an easy regular.
Similar products you might like
- Trader Joe's Fall Harvest Salsa - a great dipping partner for these chips; the sweet-savory flavor works really well with the garlic butter
- Trader Joe's Fall Leaf Corn Tortilla Chips - another TJ's chip worth having around; festive, crunchy, and great with seasonal dips
- Trader Joe's White Queso Dip - mild and creamy; a really good pairing for these chips if you want something to dip into
Final verdict
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Trader Joe's Irish Potato Chips are buttery, crunchy, and dangerously snackable. The best chip TJ's has put out in a long time. Don't sleep on them.
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