Potato chips (American English, Australian English and Canadian English: chips; Irish English and British English: crisps) are thin slices of potato that are deep fried (deep frying) or baked (Baking) until crispy. Potato chips are commonly served as an appetizer, side dish, or snack (snack food).
Basic chips are cooked and salted (Edible salt); additional varieties are manufactured using various flavorings and ingredients including seasonings, herbs, spices, cheeses, and artificial additives.
Potato chips are a predominant part of the snack food market in English-speaking countries and numerous other Western nations. The global potato chip market generated total revenues of US$16.4 billion in 2005; this accounted for 35.5% of the total savory snacks market in that year (US$46.1 billion).
Course: Snack, Side Dish
Served: Room temperature