Like all great things from Louisiana, Zapp’s potato chips are piquant, brash and just a little crazy. What’s not to love about a company that makes distinctly old school packages of addictively crisp potato chips in flavors like “Cajun Crawtator” and “Voodoo Gumbo” on the site of an old Chevrolet dealership? Since 1985 Zapp’s has been satisfying discerning Louisiana taste buds with their particular brand of potato chip magic. Now, thanks to their delightfully wacky website, the whole country (or at least the Lower 48) can enjoy a little Cajun tater magic with the click of a mouse.

The fine people of Louisiana have long been known for their flavor fearlessness, and Zapp’s chips feature our favorite combinations of spice, herbs and salt that transport us to the French Quarter with one bite. Cooked with peanut oil in small batches in “Cajun kettles,” the thick-cut potatoes are then seasoned generously with anything from sea salt (Zapp’s Regular) to a spicy and mysterious blend of deliciousness reminiscent of a crawfish boil (Spicy Cajun Crawtator).
Zapp’s also features “limited edition” flavors, from Voodoo Gumbo to Creole Tomato with Tabasco, as well as lightly salted sweet potato chips.

We like all Zapp’s flavors, but for something really unique, you can’t beat the Spicy Cajun Crawtator. A close second is the Cajun Dill—super tangy, like a salt and vinegar chip with added intrigue. At Zapp’s website you can order their 4 to 5.5 ounce bags in boxes of 8, 16 or 25; order all the same flavor or an assortment. New this football season are Zapp’s Regular chips available in officially licensed bags featuring the logos of Texas A & M, University of Tennessee, University of Texas or (bien sûr!) Louisiana State University—the perfect accompaniment to your tailgate beer. Though we love Zapp’s wacky website, you can also order Zapp’s chips by the bag from www.cajungrocer.com. Where y’at? Grab some Zapp’s!