We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Utz is loved for its wide variety of pretzels, popcorn, and potato chips, but even the most iconic brands have their missteps. In our ...

And I now know that those old-fashioned chips fried in animal fat can be nostalgic for some but a challenge for the uninitiated. I also learned that the best potato chips—like our 12 golden ...

Alternatively, use an electric deep-fat fryer heated to 130C. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.) Using a large, metal, slotted spoon, gently lower half the chips into ...