I Tried Lay’s New Steak and Chimichurri Chips and They Took Me by Surprise

If you missed the news, Lay’s is releasing over 40 new global flavors for the World Cup—a feat I’m personally in awe of, because I know how hard it is just to come up with one new creative chip flavor nowadays. I’ll let you down gently, though: We only get three of them here in the U.S. They really are releasing these globally, as in, different countries get different flavors. I think that’s pretty cool… even if I’m bummed about not getting to try Lay’s Portuguese Chorizo & Onion chips for myself. Sigh. 

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Anyways, I did get to try the new Lay’s Argentinian-Style Steak with Chimichurri. I was initially dubious about this flavor, but it actually really surprised me and the rest of my taste-testing team. Here’s what we had to say about it! 

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New Lay’s Chips!

Lay’s Argentinian-Style Steak with Chimichurri 

Target

Walmart

Pros: The seasoning certainly has chimicurri’s vibrant blend of herby, garlicky flavor, which is pretty neat. I kinda forget that parsley has a taste until I have it in a chimichurri sauce, and boy can you taste that parsley here, too. You also get a seared steak flavor on the finish that’s really subtle, but definitely there. It almost tastes like the juices of a steak, specifically. (I checked the ingredients; it’s the beef fat that’s doing this, and I love it.)

Cons: I think this new Lay’s flavor is more for foodies, not the general public. It’s not super bold, and I find the concept of a fancy meat marinade as a potato chip something that isn’t going to do huge numbers at, like, a backyard BBQ for all ages. 

Verdict: I’m really glad this exists, and if you’re able to try it for yourselves while it’s available, great! But don’t feel like you’re missing out on too much if not. 

Credit: Liv Averett / Lay’s

Rating:

8/10

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