I compared supermarket oven chips to top-seller McCain’s...
...winner was half the price and as good as the local chip shop
The nation loves a chippy tea but they are set to rocket in price on the back of poor potato harvests. The Sun's Thea Jacobs tested oven-cooked alternatives.
McCain Home Cut Straight
Tesco £3.20 (1kg)
These are crisp and fluffy, though they look less yummy than I’d expect. Tasty, but I can’t justify the price.
3
Ridiculously Crispy Straight Cut
Iceland £2.75 (1.44kg)
Crunchy on the outside, light and fluffy inside. A great bag of chips – but a little on the expensive side.
4
Homestyle Straight Cut
Tesco £2.20 (950g)
Much stodgier inside than McCain’s, but they would be great for dipping in gravy. Not bad, but not the best.
4
Sainsbury’sCrinkle Cut
Sainsbury's £1.99, (1.5kg)
Somewhere between smooth and fluffy on the inside, which isn’t what I want in a chip. Best left on the shelf.
1
Asda Just Essentials
Asda £1.62 (1.5kg)
These look burnt but don’t taste fully cooked. No crunch and a bit slimy inside. Cheap, but I just wouldn’t waste the cash.
2
AldiStraight Cut
Aldi £1.65 (1.5kg)
Thicker than many of the others, and crispy but super-light inside, they are almost as good as my local chippy. Great value.