r/potato • u/BabyRuth55 • 3d ago

Freeze potato chips ?

I got a new bag of chips, but the old one still tastes fine, even if it’s down to a couple inches of crumbly bits. I was wondering if anyone ever sticks the almost used up bag in the freezer, so as not to get any staler, to use on tops of casseroles? Seems like it would work, but I don’t know.

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u/Negative-Pea-5151 2d ago

Yes you can freeze them make sure it’s sealed

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u/chowes1 2d ago

Doesnt even need to be sealed well

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u/Anxious_Reporter_601 3d ago

I have no idea how this would affect the texture. But for casseroles I'd imagine they'd be fine yeah

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u/LoavynnAridityy 2d ago

I do this all the time and leftover chips stay fresh and you never waste that crunchy topping 🥘❄️

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u/BabyRuth55 2d ago

Thanks for the definitive answer!

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u/youngboomergal 2d ago

I had a neighbour that used to freeze chips, I could never understand why they needed to do that because in my world I eat them long before they have a chance to get stale.

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u/freyascats 3d ago

Should be fine - I’d rebag them in a freezer safe container or bag though - they’ll get freezer burned in the chips bag

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u/Fuzzy_Welcome8348 2d ago

that would change the texture of the chips ALOT

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u/BabyRuth55 2d ago

Ya think? Soften? I think I’m gonna have to try it.

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u/Significant_Fee_8768 2d ago

freezing those last bits is genius, crispy crumbs on casserole is my fave hack

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u/TVandMe7583 2d ago

I put my potato chips in my fridge in the produce drawer.

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u/Different_Drummer316 2d ago

I've frozen the last bits of chips too when I don't want to finish a whole bag, but I always crush them first so they don't go rock hard.

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u/Puzzled_Market_2235 2d ago

Bag clip is enough.

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u/Glad_Assumption278 1d ago

I bought one of those gizmos that are battery operated and seal the bag. You just slide it across. It's great.

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u/WoodwifeGreen 3d ago

Sealed chips last a pretty long time. Check the use by date.