Baked or Fried Chips: The Taste Debate

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The discussion centers on a light-hearted debate about the taste preferences between baked and fried chips, including potato and tortilla varieties. Participants express strong opinions, with many favoring fried chips for their flavor, while others show a preference for baked options. The conversation also touches on specific brands and flavors, with mentions of Cheetos, Doritos, and kettle chips. There is playful banter about food terminology differences between British and American English, particularly regarding the terms "chips" and "crisps." Users share their experiences with different types of chips, including nachos and various cooking methods, while humorously engaging in food-related psychoanalysis and light-hearted teasing. Overall, the thread captures a mix of personal preferences, cultural references, and camaraderie among participants.

Which chip is better, baked or fried?

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I feel that this is a debate that is important enough to warrant it's own thread.

Chips, potato chips, tortilla chips, etc... Which tastes better, baked or fried?

Now this is ONLY taste, not healthier, not lower fat. Taste.

The poll is multiple choice incase you're British.

Also, post which brands and flavors you prefer.

Cheetos, definitely fried.
 
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I prefer baked. I generally dislike fried foods.
 
G037H3 said:
I prefer baked. I generally dislike fried foods.
Wrong answer, you are disqualified.
 
Evo said:
Wrong answer, you are disqualified.

I didn't know I qualified to begin with, but now since I'm disqualified I suppose I don't have to worry about the implications of previously being qualified, huh?
 
G037H3 said:
I didn't know I qualified to begin with, but now since I'm disqualified I suppose I don't have to worry about the implications of previously being qualified, huh?
Of course you have to care. Maybe you can be healed.
 
I'd like to vote, but I'm scared...
 
Evo said:
Of course you have to care. Maybe you can be healed.

Oh my, so my apathy is indicative of some sort of disorder. This seems to be much more serious than I had originally envisioned when I entered this thread.

I'd like to vote, but I'm scared...

Go for it! Food preference psychoanalysis will be all the rage, and you'll be one of the first to benefit.
 
Both. It depends on what you're eating them with. I never eat JUST chips.
 
I don't know - therefore I'm safe. Evo will decide for me. :biggrin:

Actually, I think it depends on the brand. Some are better baked, and some are better fried.
 
  • #10
Dr Lots-o'watts said:
I'd like to vote, but I'm scared...
Fried is always a safe vote. I'm glad to see you are aware of the seriousness of this issue.
 
  • #11
I'll go at it cautiously...

I like nachos with salsa and lots of meat, veggies and cheese. Is all that baked or fried? Is this a category? Is that considered "chip"?

But I also like banana chips... (and apple chips too!)

(...slightly stressed...)
 
  • #12
Dr Lots-o'watts said:
I'll go at it cautiously...

I like nachos with salsa and lots of meat, veggies and cheese. Is all that baked or fried? Is this a category? Is that considered "chip"?
Yes, those would most likely be fried, excellent choice!

But I also like banana chips... (and apple chips too!)
These are normally dried, and I love them too! I hadn't thought about them.

(...slightly stressed...)
You're not only safe now, you have earned a GOOBF card (Get Out Of Banning Free), these are used just like a Monopoly "Get out of jail free" card.
 
  • #13
Potato chips - I'm not a big fan of them, but if I have to eat them: fried.

Tortilla chips - are you kidding? Fried! And I wouldn't allow a baked Frito cross my lips (do they even make them?)! Fried!

But what about rice, like rice cake chips? Yes I actually *really* like them! I have no idea how they're made. Probably not fried, probably not baked either. Puffed!
 
  • #14
Bugger, when I voted I thought it was regarding fries or as the Brits call them chips.

Chips (British: Crisps) I like fried.

Ah my head hurts, I shouldn't have to translate English to English!
 
  • #15
jarednjames said:
Bugger, when I voted I thought it was regarding fries or as the Brits call them chips.

Chips (British: Crisps) I like fried.

Ah my head hurts, I shouldn't have to translate English to English!
This is why I had to put in the British option. You people don't know food, you call chips crisps, you call cookies biscuits. You people don't even have real biscuits!
 
  • #16
jarednjames said:
Bugger, when I voted I thought it was regarding fries or as the Brits call them chips.

Chips (British: Crisps) I like fried.

Ah my head hurts, I shouldn't have to translate English to English!

Lol...there's an "I'm British" option for a reason...:wink:

Edit: Evo beat me to the punch!
 
  • #17
I don't know what the trend is today, last time I ate any chips was two years ago, but I loved the BBQ, or Cheddar cheese chips.
 
  • #18
Anyone love those super, super crispy "kettle" fries? you know the ones that if you bite down wrong will cut through your gums? I'm eating some now and I have to bite down very carefully. They're from Panera Bread and they are like very thinly sliced rocks.
 
  • #19
Evo said:
Anyone love those super, super crispy "kettle" fries? you know the ones that if you bite down wrong will cut through your gums? I'm eating some now and I have to bite down very carefully. They're from Panera Bread and they are like very thinly sliced rocks.

It's like eating fried razor blades :!
 
  • #20
Evo said:
This is why I had to put in the British option. You people don't know food, you call chips crisps, you call cookies biscuits. You people don't even have real biscuits!

lisab said:
Lol...there's an "I'm British" option for a reason...:wink:

Edit: Evo beat me to the punch!

Nooooo, it's 4am here and I've just spat my cookie (yes, that is the British cookie) all over my keyboard. Damn you lot, I need sleep!
 
  • #21
these were good: http://www.zapps.com/cgi-bin/zapps/index.html

for tortilla chips, the best are of course the genuine mexican restaurant fried-in-lard variety. if the person giving them to you speaks english as a first language, you are probably in the wrong place. these you fill up on with salsa before the chimichangas arrive and you end up having to unbutton your pants before finishing.
 
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  • #22
Fried - no contest.

However, it is possible to make good nachos by baking the tortillas.
 
  • #23
Proton Soup said:
these were good: http://www.zapps.com/cgi-bin/zapps/index.html

for tortilla chips, the best are of course the genuine mexican restaurant fried-in-lard variety. if the person giving them to you speaks english as a first language, you are probably in the wrong place. these you fill up on with salsa before the chimichangas arrive and you end up having to unbutton your pants before finishing.

We have a cousin visiting from San Diego. Tsu made the mistake of taking him out for our finest local [Oregon] Mexican cuisine. Needless to say, he wasn't impressed! :smile:
 
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  • #24
fried ... yum! :-p
 
  • #25
Depends a lot on the make/style of the chip and the type of grease used for frying.
 
  • #26
I have always liked fried chips, but baked chips are really starting to grow on me.
 
  • #27
Fried of course.. With fried bird wings! :-p... Lend us a wing or two Pengy! :biggrin:
 
  • #28
Beer battered cod and chips deep fried in lard along with mushy peas a wally and a pickled onion.Lovely Jubbly.:approve:
 
  • #29
Dadface said:
Beer battered cod and chips deep fried in lard along with mushy peas a wally and a pickled onion.Lovely Jubbly.:approve:

You're British aint ya?
 
  • #30
Aye Aye! Geordie I'd guess. :biggrin:
 
  • #31
British yes.I don't know if jared is a Geordie but I'm a Londoner,Born in Poplar and raised in Custom House and Canning Town.What about you drizzle?
 
  • #32
I be Welsh (South Wales valley boy).

I thought of the British chips too when I responded.
 
  • #33
Wa'? Sorry yous, cannit tell ye aboot mesel! :biggrin:
 
  • #34
I picked "don't have a preference" because it depends on the specific chip. I prefer Lays Baked BBQ chips over most fried BBQ chips. But I prefer regular Doritos over baked Doritos. So, it really depends.
 
  • #35
Evo said:
This is why I had to put in the British option. You people don't know food, you call chips crisps, you call cookies biscuits. You people don't even have real biscuits!
A read a saying or quote the other day, "butter my butt, and call me a buiscuit, . . . ." I thought of Evo and her commentary on biscuits.

Of course, in the southern US, biscuit is the equivalent of what Aussies and Brits call scones.
 
  • #36
Baked...Bring it on EVO!
 
  • #37
Baked. Will I still be alive tomorrow?
 
  • #38
HeLiXe said:
Baked...Bring it on EVO!
*picks up banning gun, gets HeLiXe in her sight*

Want to take that back, son? *spits her chaw on the ground*

Newai said:
Baked. Will I still be alive tomorrow?
*notices Newai coming into the scene, Evo pulls out second banning gun and locks on Newai*

MAKE MY DAY!
 
  • #39
Evo said:
*picks up banning gun, gets HeLiXe in her sight*

Want to take that back, son? *spits her chaw on the ground*

*notices Newai coming into the scene, Evo pulls out second banning gun and locks on Newai*

MAKE MY DAY!
I was going to ask about...

Never mind. I think I'll leave this alone. :)
 
  • #40
dlgoff said:
I was going to ask about...

Never mind. I think I'll leave this alone. :)
A very wise man. :approve:
 
  • #41
Last night I made... tacos! What a surprise eh?

I always make a point to fry up a few flat shells for munchies later, but sometimes I just can't wait. There is nothing like a warm salted shell right out of the oil. Mmmmmmmmm. If they come out just right, they almost melt in your mouth.
 
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  • #42
Ivan Seeking said:
Last night I made... tacos! What a surprise eh?

I always make a point to fry up a few flat shells for munchies later, but sometimes I just can't wait. There is nothing like a warm salted shell right out of the oil. Mmmmmmmmm. If they come out just right, they almost melt in your mouth.
Those are delicious.

Reminds me of when this woman on tv that can't cook (of course she was given a cooking show) on Food Network, Sandra Lee. She takes 20 raw corn tortillas out of a bag, puts them in the microwave with a wet paper towel for 20 seconds, takes a tortilla and puts her filling on it, then takes a bite. The raw tortilla crumbles apart and her eyes bug out, camera cuts away.

Ya daft tart, corn tortillas are raw, RAW! They have to be cooked first.
 
  • #43
Evo said:
Those are delicious.

Reminds me of when this woman on tv that can't cook (of course she was given a cooking show) on Food Network, Sandra Lee. She takes 20 raw corn tortillas out of a bag, puts them in the microwave with a wet paper towel for 20 seconds, takes a tortilla and puts her filling on it, then takes a bite. The raw tortilla crumbles apart and her eyes bug out, camera cuts away.

Ya daft tart, corn tortillas are raw, RAW! They have to be cooked first.

Yeah, twenty seconds in a nuke and you still have a raw corn tortilla! :biggrin:

I have experimented with cooking corn tortillas in the nuke. It seemed promising at first, but they all come out tough.
 
  • #44
Evo said:
Cheetos, definitely fried.

Definitely Cheetos, period. I do have to be careful so the telltale orange dust doesn't give me away to my wife. :rolleyes:
 
  • #45
Evo said:
*notices Newai coming into the scene, Evo pulls out second banning gun and locks on Newai*

MAKE MY DAY!

*dangles bag of kettle fries over starving goat*

I'll do it! I'll do it!
 
  • #46
Ivan Seeking said:
Yeah, twenty seconds in a nuke and you still have a raw corn tortilla! :biggrin:
This should probably be in the food thread, but since you mention nuking...

The best enchiladas, IMO, are made with corn tortillas. But it's really hard to fill then roll them, without splitting, before baking. So I nuke a package for a few seconds to make them pliable. And they have a natural curl to them. Like some sort of membrane with a memory when heated.
 
  • #47
This thread is a disguised form of tyranny. I voted fried, lest I make someone's day.

(*cough* moderator with a banning button *cough*).

P.S. I actually do like fried better though...
 
  • #48
dlgoff said:
This should probably be in the food thread
To poll, calls for a separate thread. Besides, chips aren't really food. They're crunchy devices used to block out annoying conversations you don't want to listen to.
 
  • #49
Newai said:
*dangles bag of kettle fries over starving goat*

I'll do it! I'll do it!

WATCH OUT!

A mountain goat http://www.king5.com/news/Mountain-goat-suspected-in-death-of-Olympic-Natl-Park-hiker-105138334.html"the other day... :!

Goats are killers!
 
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  • #50
Cape Cod classic kettle-fried chips are da bomb.
 

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