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Asian snacks come in far more varieties than standard potato crisps. Think spicy chilli snacks, sweet chilli crisps, Indonesian prawn crackers, emping, cassava crisps, plantain crisps and seafood snacks from Thailand or the Philippines. That wide range makes choosing fun, but also tricky.
A striking packet doesn’t always tell you what you’re getting. A bag can look large but contain only 50 or 70 grammes. Likewise, a flavour name like “seafood” or “barbecue” doesn’t automatically mean real fish, squid or prawns are inside. With the following checks, you can choose more wisely for a film night, drinks, an Asian meal or snacks to share.
A wide bag can contain a lot of air. So always compare the net weight rather than just the size of the packaging. For personal use, bags of 40 to 90 grammes are practical. For a party or a family, a 150-gramme pack or a larger bag of prawn crackers may be more convenient.
Also pay attention to the number of portions. Lay’s Sensations Thai Sweet Chili, for example, is available in a multipack of 10 x 40g sachets, alongside a 150g pack. The smaller sachets are handy for drinks and stay crunchier for longer when you don’t open everything at once.
“Grilled squid”, “prawns” or “seafood” can refer to a seasoning blend, flavouring or a combination of flavourings. So check the ingredients list and allergens. According to the product information, Lay’s potato chips Grilled Squid contains squid powder and flavouring, but also wheat, soya, milk, sesame and molluscs.
With seafood-flavoured crisps, extra care is important for anyone with an allergy. A product without clear information about fish, crustaceans or molluscs is not a safe bet. Always check the actual packaging; recipes and labels can change.
Not every prawn cracker or kerupuk is ready to snack on straight away. Some varieties are sold unbaked and need to be fried in hot oil. According to the product description, Huaseed Original Juice Shrimp Chips (100g) must be prepared in oil at around 180 °C. The chips then quickly expand and float to the surface.
Sa Giang Shrimp Crackers (1 kg) are also intended for home frying. That large size suits a party, restaurant-style meal or large household, but is less suitable for someone looking for a snack without any preparation.
Choose the size based on the occasion:
For sharing snacks, you can combine different textures: potato crisps, cassava crisps, emping and a bowl of fried prawn crackers.
Check whether the product is ready to eat. Potato crisps such as Oishi Potato Chips Tomato Flavor and Lay’s Sensations Thai Sweet Chili can be eaten straight from the bag. Unbaked prawn crackers, on the other hand, require oil, a pan or deep-fat fryer and enough space to expand.
Store opened Asian crisps in an airtight container, in a cool, dry place. Moisture quickly makes prawn crackers, emping and cassava crisps lose their crunch. Seal a bag tightly or use a storage box. For products with a protective atmosphere, check the best-before date on the packaging and don’t rely solely on the date in an online description.
Compare the nutritional values per 100g. Many crisps contain around 480 to 550 kcal per 100g, but differ in fat, sugar and salt. Lay’s Oven Baked Barbecue, for example, states 13g of fat per 100g in the supplied product information, whereas regular barbecue crisps often contain more. That doesn’t automatically make the product suitable for every diet; also check carbohydrates, sugar and salt.
If you eat vegetarian food, you need to look beyond the product name. According to the product description, Oishi Marty’s Crackling Plain Salted Chicharon is made from green beans and is vegetarian, but does contain soya. Go-Tan Indian Salted Emping is described as plant-based, while the allergen information mentions wheat, crustaceans, soya and nuts. So always check the label.
Why this fits: A compact bag for anyone wanting to try Asian crisps without buying a large stock straight away. The tomato flavour is savoury and slightly tangy.
The net weight is clearly stated: 80 grammes. The snack is ready to eat and requires no frying preparation.
Potato as the main ingredient, 80g content and ready to serve. Contains soya according to the product information.
Why this fits: For anyone looking for a savoury, smoky seafood flavour in a thick, ridged potato crisp.
The product information separately lists the flavourings and allergens, including molluscs. This prevents confusion around “seafood” flavours.
70g, ridged texture and ready to eat. The packaging mentions wheat, soya, milk, sesame and squid among others.
Why this fits: A large size for a birthday, Indonesian meal, family party or anyone who regularly serves prawn crackers.
These are unbaked prawn crackers. The preparation step is clearly stated, so you won’t accidentally expect a ready-to-eat snack.
1kg content, tapioca flour and prawns listed as ingredients. Suitable as a snack or with rice dishes, soups and salads.
Why this fits: For anyone looking for an Indonesian snack with a nutty flavour as an alternative to standard potato crisps.
The ingredients list mentions melinjo nuts, sunflower oil and sea salt. Do check the full allergen information before ordering.
90g, already baked and ready to serve. The product description mentions a recipe based on melinjo nuts and sea salt.
Browse a current selection of Asian crisps and snacks with information on flavour, size, ingredients and preparation.
For a quiet film night, Lay’s Sensations Thai Sweet Chili, Oishi barbecue crisps or spicy Copico crisps are easy to serve. If you fancy a sweet and sour combination, you can add Oishi Pink Grapefruit potato crisps. For drinks with a variety of flavours, emping, cassava crisps and vegetarian chicharon work well together.
An Asian meal gets more texture with fried prawn crackers. For a Thai snack on the go, BENTO Mixed Seafood Snack Namprik Thai Original at 20g is a compact choice, although this snack contains fish, prawns and squid. So check the allergens beforehand.
A combination usually works better than one large bag. Choose, for example, Indonesian prawn crackers, emping, cassava crisps and a few bags of Thai sweet chilli crisps. This way you offer different flavours, sizes and textures.
Many potato crisps, cassava crisps, plantain crisps, emping and packaged seafood snacks are ready to eat straight away. For prawn crackers, the label will state whether frying is still needed. Huaseed and Sa Giang are examples of products where preparation is part of the process.
Store unopened bags in a dry place out of direct sunlight. Seal an opened bag airtight or use a storage box. Fried prawn crackers and crisps mainly lose their crunch through moisture, so it’s better to serve smaller amounts and refill the bowl later.
