Potato chips (often just chips) (North American English), or crisps (British English), are thin slices of potato that have been deep fried or baked until crunchy. They are commonly served as a snack,...

Potato chips (often just chips) (North American English), or crisps (British English), are thin slices of potato that have been deep fried or baked until crunchy. They are commonly served as a snack, side dish, or appetizer. The basic chips are cooked and salted; additional varieties are manufactured using various flavourings and ingredients including herbs, spices, cheeses, other natural flavours, artificial flavours, and additives.Potato chips form a large part of the snack food and convenience food market in Western countries..