Sour Cream and Onion Chips

Sour Cream and Onion Chips recipe videos

Sour Cream and Onion Chips are a popular potato-based snack where thinly sliced potatoes are fried or baked until crispy, then seasoned with a tangy, creamy sour cream and savory onion flavoring. The classic seasoning blend typically includes dried sour cream powder, onion powder, salt, and sometimes herbs like chives or parsley. This flavor combination originated in North America and has become a staple in snack aisles worldwide.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These chips are generally high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein coming from the potato. A standard 1-ounce (28g) serving typically provides around 150-160 calories, along with some potassium from the potatoes, but they are also often high in sodium from the seasoning.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	210 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	2.0 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Folate	25 mcg
Phosphorus	60 mg

Per 1 oz (28 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the sour cream and onion flavor represents a classic 'comfort food' pairing in Western cuisine, reminiscent of baked potatoes with sour cream and chives. Nutritionally, while the sour cream seasoning adds a creamy flavor, it is usually a powdered, non-dairy substitute, making the chips a dairy-free version of the traditional flavor profile.