Top 10 Potato Chip Flavors That Don't Exist Anymore

Some snack on chips, but for those who need a treat with more of a kick, there’s always that jar of jalapenos in the fridge. Who says you can’t have both? For a period, you could. Hitting store shelves in 2005, jalapeño flavored Pringles were introduced as a limited-time product. Much like the zesty taste they left in your mouth, though, they stuck around. The fan-favorite flavor was available for more than a decade and a half. Around 2022, consumers noticed Jalapeño Pringles had become scarce. Pringles confirmed in 2023 that they had discontinued the flavor, sending grieving fans to purchase whatever remaining cans they could find on online retailers. This decision left patrons red in the face, needing a jalapeño to quench their frustration.

When people think of discontinued chips that pack a pizza punch, Keebler’s Pizzarias often come to mind. Alas, those didn’t contain potatoes, although Lay’s Deep Dish Pizza Chips are another story. Part of Lay’s “Taste of America” line, the Deep Dish Pizza Chips stood out from the pack. Drawing inspiration from the historic chain Giordano’s, it might not have been as thick as a deep dish pizza, but every chip contained the taste of Chicago. Initially available from 2018 to 2019, the deep dish pizza flavor came back in 2022, albeit without Giordano’s branding. Once again, this would be a limited-time offer. Maybe Lay’s will bring the flavor back for another encore. For now, they’re gone with the Windy City.

While best known for their cookies, there was a time when Keebler Company tried tapping into other snack food demographics, the potato chip crowd included. Among their sorely missed products are O’Boisies, which hit the scene in the late 80s with original and sour cream ‘n onion flavors. There were many words to describe these potato chips: bubbling, crackly, and - as they repeatedly put it in the advertising - o’boisterous! That phrase never really caught on, although O’Boisies kept consumers coming back well into the 90s. The writing was on the wall in December 1995 when Keebler closed its Halton City factory where salted chips were made. O’Boisies quietly disappeared not long after, but if they ever return, the snack aisle is bound to become boisterous.

In the mood for something salty and sweet? Lay’s offered the ideal combo with their wavy milk chocolate-covered flavor. What’s that? You say that you’re more of a dark chocolate person? Well, good news! Lay’s also produced a dark chocolate flavor, as well as a milk chocolate with almond pieces for those who want a little something extra. Now for the bad news. When the chocolate-dipped chip arrived in 2013, Lay’s stressed that this wouldn’t be a mainstay. VP of Marketing Ram Krishnan[b] said that could change if the chocolate chips proved popular enough. They apparently weren’t since you can’t purchase them anywhere now. However, if you have some chocolate and original Lay’s chips, they’re easy enough to make at home.

Debuting in 1984, O’Gradys was all about giving people more. Well, maybe not more flavors, as there were initially only two: Original and Au Gratin. When it came to the latter, few potato chips on the market were cheesier. O’Gradys upped its game with flavors like “Hearty Seasonings” and “The Works.” These chips were also considerably bigger than what consumers were used to, meaning patrons would put their money toward a hefty mouthful. Speaking of money, Frito-Lay reportedly invested $25 million in advertising, championing the slogan, “The More Potato Potato Chip.” Despite the larger-than-life marketing and taste, O’Gradys got crushed in the 90s. We suppose Ruffles provides a close alternative, but even years later, O’Gradys leaves us craving more.

“Home Alone” takes us back to a bygone era when VHS tapes dominated the format war, the Pepsi can possessed a more appealing design, and Crunch Tators were the snack choice of children everywhere. In addition to receiving an endorsement from Kevin McCallister, these kettle-styled potato chips were distinguished with a cowboy alligator on the bag. After spending years in snack food limbo, Lay’s revived Crunch Tators in 2022 and 2024 with three flavors: Original, BBQ Mighty Mesquite, and Hoppin’ Jalapeno. Just as Christmas comes and goes, Crunch Tators sadly weren’t back for good. If you look in the right places online, you still might be able to wrangle up a bag. For the rest of us, Crunch Tators exclusively exist somewhere in our memories.

80s kids may fondly remember Keebler Tato Skins, but for those growing up in the mid-90s, the mere mention of Tato Wilds will trigger memories among your tastebuds. In addition to flavors like cheese ‘n bacon and sour cream ‘n onion, these chips came in two different shapes: traditional “Tato Skin” and “Criss Cross.” Their time in the limelight was bound to be short-lived, as Tato Wilds were introduced in 1995, around the same time Keebler started distancing itself from salty snacks. Tato Wilds would go defunct by 1997, although if you can somehow track down a bag, it’ll be like opening a time capsule. On that note, the commercials were peak 90s when everything sold to us on TV looked wiiiiild.

The 80s and 90s crowd probably won’t even recognize Daddy Crisp Chips. For those who lived through the 70s, these potato chips were a source of comfort food. Ray Francis founded the Daddy Crisp Co. based in Atlanta. Potato chips became a hot ticket item for the company with flavors like ripple, sour cream ‘n onion, and BBQ taking a bite out of the market. The brand has since faded into obscurity, although Daddy Crisp Chips have garnered more attention in recent years. Of course, this is primarily due to an old commercial with the tagline: “Love Your Daddy.” While we’d love to see these chips make a comeback, the marketing department would definitely need a new slogan. 100% Natural, 100% Crisp will do.

They say that potato chips are a snack, not a meal. In the case of Lay’s Southern Biscuits and Gravy, we must disagree. In 2015, millions voted in Lay’s “Do Us a Flavor” contest. The finalists included West Coast Truffle Fries, New York Reuben, and Greektown Gyro. Yet, Southern Biscuits and Gravy emerged victorious. Hailey Green, who submitted the flavor idea, won $1 million. Consumers were the true winners, chowing down on soul food in chip form. The buttermilk taste will make anyone nostalgic for a homecooked meal. While we’re on the subject of nostalgia, the chips were discontinued around 2018 followed by an all-too brief return in 2024. Do us a favor, Lay’s, and bring this flavor back for good.

Famous for its nuts and monocled mascot, Planters has branched out with several products we’d like to see back on store shelves. P.B. Crisps, anyone? Since we’re celebrating potato chips, though, let’s revisit an old favorite. Planters Potato Chips are about as classic as you can get. The snack giant aimed to compete with Pringles with similarly stackable chips in a tennis ball-like can. The commercials at the time even received testimonials from people claiming they preferred the taste of Planters. Whether or not those endorsements were legit, it’s safe to say Pringles came out on top. Since we love a snack smackdown, maybe it’s time for Planters to bring back their potato chips. We think they can stack up against the competition.