# Chips are a valid sandwich condiment! **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [June 19, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793 "2023-06-19T21:39:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793/1 "2023-06-19T21:39:06Z")
I have the impression that putting chips on a sandwich is something children do. I’d like to argue that putting chips on a sandwich can actually elevate the flavor profile of a sandwich. And is completely worthy of an adult palate. The contrast between the crunchy chip and the soft doughy bread and the savory meats make for a delicious meal. I said what I said! ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2023, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793/2 "2023-06-19T21:41:43Z")
Absolutely agree with this. I like it. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2023, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793/3 "2023-06-19T21:45:16Z")
They might be a valid sandwich ingredient but I wouldn’t call them a condiment. ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2023, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793/4 "2023-06-19T21:47:13Z")
Wait - are we talking potato chips, or are we talking french fries? Because I’m all in favor of the latter. ---
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2023, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793/5 "2023-06-19T21:48:11Z")
Fries are good but not what I’m talking about. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2023, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793/6 "2023-06-19T21:48:48Z")
I see no major difference between someone putting potato chips on a sandwich or fried onion strings, which is something I like (for flavor and crunch). So no problems for me, even if I don’t personally want potato chips on my sandwiches. Like @Little_Nemo I might quibble over calling it a condiment, but it’s a quibble. On the other hand, crushing chips (or breakfast cereal) that aren’t packed with additives and mixing them in with my flour dredge for fried food? Hell yes. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2023, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793/7 "2023-06-19T21:48:51Z")
Potato or Tortilla chips or even Doritos maybe. ---
**Author:** ![Si\_Amigo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/si_amigo/32/2877_2.png) [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2023, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793/8 "2023-06-19T21:49:05Z")
I used to do this as a kid, and I beleive this was mentioned before. 🙂 Now as an adult I have had sandwiches with french fries on them and been fairly happy with the combo, considering it the adult version of my childhood treat. Neither do I consider a condiment, since to me condiments are liquid or semi-liquiid. Now I long for a fried bologna sandwich with potato chips and mayo. 😋 If only I could allow myself. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793/9 "2023-06-19T21:50:26Z")
Whereas i am in favor of the former. Lightly crushed potato chips are a nice contrast to tuna salad, for instance. While French fries are too much like bread for me to want them in the same meal. (And yes, i know that a burger and fries is a common meal, but if it’s a good burger, i may eat it without the bun.) ---
**Author:** ![AHunter3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ahunter3/32/368_2.png) [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2023, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793/10 "2023-06-19T22:00:28Z")
Define “chips”. Chips of what? Potato chips: sure why not? Veggie chips: likewise Kelp chips: might overpower the rest of the sandwich Chocolate chips: hell no ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2023, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793/11 "2023-06-19T22:09:20Z")
Manwich sandwiches were better with a few Fritos in them. The indigestion would be overwhelming now. ---
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2023, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793/12 "2023-06-19T22:14:17Z")
If you can’t grasp the definition of “chips” from the context of this thread maybe this thread isn’t for you. ---
**Author:** ![Blindmellowjelly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blindmellowjelly/32/13920_2.png) [@Blindmellowjelly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blindmellowjelly)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793/13 "2023-06-20T04:15:10Z")
I have some good salt and vinegar chips, but in reality, they are too vinegary and astringent. They leave you raw, alone. But ithink they might be crisps or croutons for some culinary application… very copious salt and sour acetic powders. I think they might make a topping for a ceviche. Any suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793/14 "2023-06-20T04:43:15Z")
> [@Grrr](#): > > If you can’t grasp the definition of “chips” from the context of this thread maybe this thread isn’t for you. I think you may have been whooshed. That post made me smile. ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793/15 "2023-06-20T05:19:38Z")
> [@Grrr](#): > > The contrast between the crunchy chip and the soft doughy bread and the savory meats make for a delicious meal. Doesn’t have to be meat. Tomato sauce crisps on a cheddar cheese butty … mmm. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793/16 "2023-06-20T05:20:35Z")
I have no specific memory of ever using potato chips as a sandwich condiment, but it sounds good to me. I may try it soon. ---
**Author:** ![bengangmo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/50afbb/32.png) [@bengangmo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bengangmo)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793/17 "2023-06-20T05:31:03Z")
Salt n Vinegar with peanut butter is a culinary treat not to be missed or trifled with Mind you - there’s also marmite and cheese …mmmmmm ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 7:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793/18 "2023-06-20T07:29:37Z")
> [@Alessan](#): > > Wait - are we talking potato chips, or are we talking french fries? Because I’m all in favor of the latter. May I introduce you to the Primanti sandwich? [![](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/991382994974801921/zKqwXJAG_400x400.jpg) ](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/991382994974801921/zKqwXJAG_400x400.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793/19 "2023-06-20T08:04:21Z")
That looks nice - but there’s also a certain purity in the humble pita with falafel and fries. [![](https://recipeat.me/uploads/user/2021/7/2/14/27/56f4b3NRBfEBDc46/crop_1024x536_56f4b3NRBfEBDc46.jpg) ](https://recipeat.me/uploads/user/2021/7/2/14/27/56f4b3NRBfEBDc46/crop_1024x536_56f4b3NRBfEBDc46.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![don\_t\_ask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 9:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793/20 "2023-06-20T09:33:38Z")
> [@MrDibble](#): > > Doesn’t have to be meat. Tomato sauce crisps on a cheddar cheese butty … mmm. I do believe that the correct condiment for a cheese butty is [fried shallots](https://www.amazon.com/Maesri-Fried-Shallot-8-8-Ounce/dp/B00L2A4MLA#). Mind you, they are the correct condiment for many things. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-are-a-valid-sandwich-condiment/985793.md?page=2)