The Most Exciting Store-Bought Snacks Everyone Needs Right Now

Who makes the best potato chip? It's a hotly debated topic, but we have no problem putting in the R&D. Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm, expert snacker and contributor, loves Utz's simple kettle chips. They're extra thick and crunchy, which is everything you want a kettle chip to be.

We love a sturdy chip strong enough to drag through any dip, and these grain-free tortilla chips (made with cassava flour and avocado oil) are a Kitchn team favorite. The brand was founded by a Mexican-American family of seven from South Texas, hence the name.

Looking for a popcorn that tastes like it was freshly popped? Our pick is LesserEvil popcorn in any of their flavors. Light, airy, salty, and buttery, we love the fact that they use nothing but high-quality ingredients.

Most crackers are merely a vehicle for dips, spreads, or cheese, but Moonshot crackers are flavorful enough to stand as a snack all on their own. They're non-GMO and made with certified organic ingredients sourced from climate-friendly farmers. Try the Rosemary-Garlic or Sourdough Sea Salt.

Mary's is on a mission to provide organic, cruelty-free, non-GMO crackers in tasty flavors. These gluten-free crackers are baked with sustainably sourced ingredients. But the best part? They're perfectly crispy and crunchy.

Cookie-lovers, rejoice: Partake’s vegan chocolate chip cookies are so allergy-friendly that they're safe for those with nut, soy, or gluten intolerences. And they taste like delectable treats straight from a bakery! Whether you're team crunchy or soft-baked, there's a box for you.

Westbourne's Togarashi Crunch is like the grown-up version of your childhood favorite cereal snack mix. Crunchy, smoky, and sweet, this elevated snack features flavors like espelette pepper, dehydrated citrus peel, and ginger. It's also vegan and gluten-free.

Inspired by Northern Thai street food, these rice crisps are crunchy and light. Made with sticky rice that gets soaked in watermelon juice and coconut milk (to make them extra sticky) they then get crisped to highlight the deep flavors of toasted rice. They're the perfect gluten-free snack and come in fun flavors like Coconut Crunch, Toasted Sesame, and Sriracha Spice.

These classic potato sticks are flavored with the much-lauded butter of Hokkaido, Japan. The simple sticks are somehow creamy and crunchy at the same time — kind of like eating a buttery baked potato on the go. Lifestyle Editor, Michelle Lau, is a big fan. "Every bite is so light and flavorful," she says.

Poppy delivers hand-crafted popcorn in inventive flavors like Chai Masala and Dill Pickle, all of which are gluten- and dairy-free. These surprising flavor combos will wake up your taste buds and make you wonder how you'll ever go back to plain ol' butter.