BBQ Chips: Origin, History & Where to Buy
Last checked 27 October 2026Barbecue chips are smoky, sweet and savoury, and America’s oldest flavoured chip.
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Barbecue chips are smoky, sweet and savoury, and America’s oldest flavoured chip.
Origin & History
Wikipedia traces the first flavoured chips in the United States, barbecue, to 1954. It also credits Herr’s with introducing barbecue-flavoured potato chips in Pennsylvania in 1958. BBQ remains a signature flavour in our United States guide, and versions are sold worldwide, from Walkers in the UK to Jack ’n Jill in Hong Kong.
Where It’s Big
Where to Buy
Imported bags go in and out of stock, so this links to an Amazon search rather than a single listing. Check the pack size and seller.
Want to make your own? Try our homemade crisps recipe and seasoning guide.
FAQs
Where did bbq chips come from?
Wikipedia traces the first flavoured chips in the United States, barbecue, to 1954. It also credits Herr’s with introducing barbecue-flavoured potato chips in Pennsylvania in 1958.
Where can I buy bbq chips?
In shops in United States, Canada, and online through importers and Amazon sellers. Stock changes often, so check the pack size and seller before ordering.
Sources
Checked on 27 October 2026: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato_chip, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herr%27s
As an Amazon Associate, World of Chips earns from qualifying purchases. Links marked “on Amazon” are affiliate links. This doesn’t affect our editorial content — we only feature products we genuinely think chip lovers will enjoy.