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Fancy crisps and snacks with onion flavour, but can't decide between cheese and onion crisps, sour cream and onion crisps or onion ring snacks? The packaging often makes big promises about taste, while the important differences only become clear on the label. Think portion size, allergens, cooking method and the amount of salt or fat per 100 grams.
With this practical guide, you can compare onion-flavoured potato crisps, crunchy onion rings and other savoury snacks in a way that suits your needs: a film night, drinks party, birthday, lunchbox or snack on the go.
A 185g or 200g bag might seem good value when you're sharing with several people. However, some of the contents can settle during transit. What's more, some crisps have a portion guide on the pack, but that doesn't always match how much you actually serve yourself.
So compare the net weight and, if relevant, the price per 100 grams. For individual use, smaller packs such as 40g, 75g or 80g are often more practical. For a party, larger bags or multipacks are handier.
Baked crisps often contain less fat than comparable fried crisps, but that doesn't automatically make them low in calories or salt. Look at the nutritional values per 100 grams, not just the front of the pack.
Lay's Oven Cheese Onion claims 50% less fat than regular potato crisps, according to the product description. The nutritional values come out at 13g fat and 443 kcal per 100 grams. That's a measurable difference compared with, say, fried varieties, but the other nutrients still matter.
Cheese and onion crisps and sour cream and onion crisps often contain milk ingredients, even when the name mainly refers to onion. Think milk powder, whey powder, lactose or buttermilk powder. Pringles Cheese and Onion also contains gluten-containing cereals and may contain soya.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, always read the current ingredients list on the pack. Online product information can change and does not replace the label.
For a sturdy crunch, ridged potato crisps such as Lay's Max Cheddar & Onion or Lay's Max Roasted Onion Sour work well with dips and party nibbles. The ridges give extra texture, but don't necessarily make the crisps less fatty.
Baked crisps generally have a different, often lighter bite. If you're after light, airy onion rings or onion rings, it's better to look at snacks based on wheat flour, potato powder or maize semolina. Oishi Onion Rings Original Flavour, for example, is a snack based on wheat flour with 68% wheat flour and an onion and soya sauce seasoning.
Also look out for flavour enhancers, garlic, parsley and sugar in the seasoning mix. These help determine whether the taste is mild, creamy, spicy or distinctly savoury.
A resealable tube, such as with Pringles, is practical for several snacking sessions and helps keep the contents crunchier for longer after opening. A standard bag is easier to share at a party, but doesn't seal as well once opened.
Store all snacks in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Seal the pack after opening and follow the best-before information on the pack. With smaller portions, there's also less chance that an opened bag will sit around for days.
Why this fits the profile: A compact portion for on the go, at the office or when you want to try an onion snack first without opening a big bag.
The net weight of 40 grams is clear, so you don't choose a large bag when you only need one snacking session.
Ring-shaped wheat snack with onion flavour; contains gluten and soya according to the product information.
Why this fits the profile: Suitable for a drinks party where a sturdy ridge and a pronounced cheese and onion flavour are important.
The product information states 185 grams, ridges and a protective atmosphere; you can therefore compare the bag on content and texture.
31g fat and 1g salt per 100 grams; contains milk and is described as suitable for vegetarians.
Why this fits the profile: The resealable tube is practical for several film nights, a long car journey or a store cupboard where you want to open the snack again later.
The packaging is resealable, so you're less reliant on a loose clip or an open bag that quickly absorbs moisture.
165g contents and a fixed shape; contains milk and gluten according to the stated allergen information.
Why this fits the profile: An option for those who want to combine the taste of cheese and onion with a baked, crunchy texture.
The cooking method and nutritional values are clearly stated: 13g fat and 443 kcal per 100 grams. This lets you compare the product on numbers rather than just the front of the pack.
Baked potato snack with 150g contents; contains milk according to the ingredients list.
We've put together a full, up-to-date list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and comply with current European safety regulations.
Choose a bag of around 150 to 200 grams, such as Lay's Cheese Onion Potato Chips at 200 grams or Lay's Max Cheddar & Onion at 185 grams. A resealable tube is handier when you're eating the snack over several sittings. At a party, also check the allergens for everyone present.
Cheese and onion crisps usually have a more savoury and creamy profile thanks to cheese or milk powder. Sour cream and onion crisps combine onion with a tangy, fresh taste. The exact composition varies by brand. So check the ingredients list and nutritional values, especially if you want to avoid milk or lactose.
Store the pack in a dry place and seal a bag as tightly as possible. A resealable pack, such as a Pringles tube, is practical for repeated use. For a drinks party, it's better to tip snacks into a bowl and close the pack straight away. This keeps the remaining contents better protected from moisture.
