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What makes for a truly great chip? Is it the crunch? Is it how much dip it can hold while retaining its structural integrity (read: it doesn’t break from the weight of guacamole). To me, it’s a chip that can do both. Sure, I have plenty of chip-eating experience as a groceries editor here at The Kitchn, but my real expertise comes from decades as a devoted snacker.
Tortilla chips are one of my perennial favorites; there’s almost always a bag in my cupboard for impromptu beef nachos. I’ve tried dozens of different kinds over the years (and even asked chefs to name the best brand), and my favorites are the Mi Niña Organic Sea Salt White Corn Tortilla Chips.
Mi Niña Tortilla Chips Have the Perfect Crunch
I first tried these tortilla chips after they were recommended by other Kitchn editors. We often share grocery recommendations with one another, and last year Kristina, our deputy food editor raved about the (new at the time) Mi Niña Pico de Gallo Tortilla Chips. She keeps “a bag in [her] pantry at all times.”
I raced to a store to grab the flavored bag, and totally understood the love for it. The chips give a great, audible crunch and are perfectly salted (meaning, not too salty and also salty enough to bring out the slight sweetness from the corn). I still sometimes buy the Pico de Gallo chips, but after trying other flavors I prefer the classic sea salt because I’d rather flavor them myself with salsas, cheese, and guacamole.
I love these chips for many reasons. Yes, as I mentioned, they have a great flavor and texture, but they’re also made with just four ingredients: organic white corn, water, mineral lime, and sea salt. There are no artificial preservatives or added flavorants. Just simple, delicious chips that shine entirely on their own.
You can find the chips in most national retailers, but because I go through a lot of bags I buy them in bulk to save money. You can get a 12-pack for $48 online, which comes out to around $4 per bag. It ends up being a few bucks cheaper than the $5 or $6 I see them sold for in grocery stores.
Buy: Mi Niña Organic Sea Salt White Corn Tortilla Chips, $48 for 12 bags at Mi Niña
What’s your favorite tortilla chip? Tell us about it in the comments below.
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