Lay’s recently announced a massive lineup of new potato chip flavors to celebrate the upcoming FIFA World Cup. While many are available globally, the United States is getting three specific limited-edition bags early this May. Here is a quick look at these new snacks and what you can expect when you open a bag.
The Big World Cup Celebration
Lay’s is releasing forty different chip flavors all around the world to celebrate the FIFA World Cup returning to North America. The United States is lucky enough to get three of these special flavors starting in early May.
Wavy French Onion Soup Flavor
This flavor sounds super fancy with cheddar cheese and fine herbs, but it actually has a much milder taste than you might expect. It tastes mostly like fresh black pepper, with just a little bit of onion and cheese hiding in the background.
The Wavy Chip Crunch Factor
Some people might want a stronger onion punch, but the wavy texture of this chip really makes up for the mild flavor. The thick ridges give it a super satisfying crunch that makes you want to keep reaching back into the bowl.
Argentinian-Style Steak With Chimichurri
This bag is packed with traditional chimichurri flavors like cilantro, lemon, and garlic, which makes it taste incredibly fresh and herbaceous. You also get a tiny hint of smoky char that really reminds you of a steak fresh off a hot grill.
A Quick Warning for Vegetarians
You definitely need to read the fine print on this steak flavor because it actually contains real beef fat in the ingredients. It is surprisingly delicious, but you should probably skip this one if you are trying to avoid eating meat.
Brazilian-Style Garlic Sauce Magic
If you love garlic as much as I do, then this specific flavor is going to absolutely blow your mind and become your new favorite. It has a huge garlic punch with a little bit of lemon tang that cuts right through the richness.
A Surprisingly Creamy-Tasting Snack
The craziest thing about this garlic chip is that it somehow tastes creamy, just like a real sauce would. It is wild how Lay’s managed to make a dry potato chip feel so rich and smooth in your mouth.
The Great Chip Shape Debate
The garlic sauce flavor is coated on a traditional light and crispy chip, but a lot of people think it needs a thicker base. A kettle-cooked or ruffled shape might have held up better against such a heavy and bold flavor profile.
Grabbing Them While They Last
Since these are limited-edition bags, you will want to check your local grocery store shelves as soon as May rolls around. They are probably going to sell out pretty fast once people figure out which flavor is the absolute best.
Picking a Winning Team
Taste is totally subjective, so you might end up loving the mild onion soup chip while your best friend fights you for the garlic sauce. If I had to pick a winning team based only on these snacks, I would definitely be cheering for Brazil.
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