This is the year of pickle-flavored products. We’ve tried Vlasic Pickle Balls, pickle flavored Cheetos, and even dill pickle instant noodles. And we’re not stopping. Today, our peculiar pickle product is a new release from Ruffles: Ruffles Spicy Dill Pickle. We were very kindly sent a few bags from Mr. Frito-Lay himself, but these are available on shelves now for a limited time and do not appear to be exclusive to any particular retailer.
Pros: Gosh, the pickle really does punch you in the face—in the best way possible! The heat level builds slowly, but the spice combines with the vinegar flavor of the pickle in a way that just has you craving more and more—almost like salt and vinegar chips. These new Ruffles chips also worked well in just about any dip I tried.
Cons: I’m torn on the spice level. While they aren’t “Flamin’ Hot” level hot, these chips are technically spicy. But I wish they would fully commit to the heat or go for something a bit more mild. It feels weird to me that Frito-Lay has been making so many “spicy” chips that aren’t under the “Flamin’ Hot” branding. As a Flamin’ Hot Enjoyer, it’s a little disappointing!
Verdict: If you’re a fan of a good pickle flavored snack and do not mind a more mild, slow building heat, these are the chips for you! I would personally recommend any of the Texas Roadhouse Dips to go with it, particularly the Fried Pickle Dip if you want to double up on the pickle!
Born and raised in the city that produces DUM DUMS, Tyler Bowers is a writer, a content creator, and a social media influencer. In addition to running the @TeamSupernovaFB social pages, he streams on Twitch (most notably completing Demon's Souls without dying), and is an avid lover of traveling and trying new foods. Tyler is an advocate and enjoyer of Faygo--especially Faygo Grape, Cream Soda, and Firework. He dreams of one day doing a Mountain Dew-themed Good Mythical Morning episode with Rhett & Link, and he will stop at nothing to get Pepsi to #BringBackSupernova.
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