Best Christmas crisps to try – turkey, pigs in blankets and much more

Best Christmas crisps to buy 2023

Best turkey crisps

Lidl Deluxe Christmas crisps (turkey with sage & onion stuffing)

Rating: 5/5

After trying 11 different turkey-themed crisps, this came out as the overall favourite. These taste perfectly festive, and exactly what you'd expect from the title: they're strongly herby, with a clear stuffing flavour. The thick crisps are nicely crunchy, too.

M&S Collections Pembrokeshire bronze roast turkey crisps

Rating: 4/5

If you're not looking for stuffing, these focus purely on classic turkey flavour. They're a simple crowd-pleaser – not too strong, but with good depth of flavour and crisp crunch.

Available from:
Ocado (£2.25)

Waitrose & Partners turkey & stuffing tortilla chips

Rating: 4/5

The turkey crisp to serve at parties. This unique tortilla crisp offering has a fun Christmas tree shape, and balances mild turkey flavour with corn tortillas. These would be great served with dips.

Available from:
Waitrose & Partners (£2)

Asda moreish turkey curry flavour party mix

Rating: 4/5

Another more alternative option, this party mix is made up of fun shapes. While the curry sauce flavour slightly obscures the clear turkey element, they are well seasoned, with enjoyable paprika flavour and great texture.

Available from:
Asda (£1.10)

Taylor's turkey & stuffing crisps

• Available from Sainsbury's (£1.25)

Rating: 4/5

These crisps stood out for their attractive neat appearance – large round crisps with a hint of pale green from the herby stuffing. The stuffing flavour was strong and the crisps had a satisfying snappy crunch.

Available from:
Sainsbury's (£1.25)

Best pigs-in-blankets crisps

by Sainsbury’s pigs in blankets tortilla curls

Rating: 5/5

Judges enjoyed these crisp little rolls, as they're very original. They have strong corn flavour, thick texture and would be great served with drinks.

Available from:
Sainsbury's (£1.50)

by Sainsbury’s jumbo pigs in blankets puffs

Rating: 4/5

Another original choice, these giant orange puffs almost resemble sausages themselves! These have a pillowy, puffed texture, with a pigs-in-blankets flavour twist.

Available from:
Sainsbury's (£1)

M&S Collection pigs in blankets crisps

Rating: 4/5

For a more classic pigs-in-blankets crisp, this is our top choice. They have a deep golden colour with an authentic, easily identifiable pigs-in-blankets flavour: smoky, peppery and herby.

Available from:
Ocado (£2.25)

Best meaty crisps

Tesco Finest steak & onion chutney crisps

Rating: 4/5

Although not the most festive flavour in our selection, these were popular with judges. The crinkle cut crisps have a punchy, meaty steak flavour that would be great alongside a beer.

Available from:
Tesco (£1.35)

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference duck & spiced plum flavour hand-cooked crisps

Rating: 4/5

This is a crisp flavour that might divide, but we recommend giving it a go. The crisps have a balanced sweetness from the spiced plum, and a recognisable duck pancake-style flavour.

Available from:
Sainsbury's (£1.50)

Best miscellaneous crisps

Lidl Deluxe lobster cocktail crisps

Rating: 5/5

Fans of prawn cocktail crisps should upgrade to these over the festive season. A brilliant, luxurious Christmas twist on a classic.

Walkers Christmas pudding crisps

• Available from Ocado (£1.65/5-pack), Sainsbury's (£1.65/5-pack)

Rating: 3.5/5

Ok, so this one won't be for everyone. But for a totally unique talking point at a Christmas party, these are the crisps you need. The Christmas pudding flavour comes through cleverly in notes of cinnamon and zesty orange and isn't overly sweet, whilst the crisps have that familiar thin Walker's crunch.

Available from:
Ocado (£1.65/5-pack)
Sainsbury's (£1.65/5-pack)

Aldi Boxing Day curry crisps

Rating: 4/5

Another divisive option! These have a good crunch and strong curry flavour – it may not be to everyone's taste, but it will appeal if you like a spicy crisp.

Coming soon to Aldi

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