The Ultimate Gluten-Free Chips List

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Tenley Haraldson / Last Modified On January 8, 2026

Crispy, crunchy, greasy, salty. Chips are one of the biggest crowd-pleasers, showing up at barbecues, birthday celebrations, and an endless array of parties.

But if you’ve got celiac disease or a gluten intolerance, you need to be cautious before munching and snacking. From potato to corn to alternative starches, this article is written to help you find gluten-free chips that are as safe as they are delicious.

Quick Guide: Top Safe Gluten-Free Chip Brands

In a rush? Here are our top picks for chips that prioritize safety and flavor.

How to Find Gluten-Free Chips

Vegetables, oil, and salt: Based on a typical ingredient list, you should be able to eat most salted chips, right? Not necessarily. If you have celiac disease, you’ll also need to ensure that the production process removes the risk of cross-contamination.

In addition to checking the ingredient list, you can determine whether you’re holding a safe-to-eat food by checking for a gluten-free label or certification.

So what chips are gluten-free? Everything on our GF chips list has been double-checked for maximum safety and deliciousness.

Our Favorite Gluten-Free Potato Chip Brands

We’re starting with tried-and-true potato chips. Whether you like ‘em kettle-cooked or cut into shoestrings, there’s an option for everyone.

In the mood for French fries? Check out our gluten-free french fries recipe.

Kettle Brand

Over the past decade, Kettle Brand Potato Chips have become one of the most popular gluten-free chip brands in the US. With an incredible crunch – thanks to individual batch-frying – they’re certified by the gluten-free certification organization (GFCO). We appreciate that their facilities are free of peanuts and tree nuts, too.

Our top GF chip picks include:

• Jalapeño
• Backyard Barbecue
• Dill Pickle
• Honey Dijon
• Sea Salt & Vinegar

Utz

One of the unsung heroes of snack foods is Utz. Started over a century ago, this family-owned company provides some incredible potato products, like their trademark Shoestring Potato Snacks. These are thinly sliced, incredibly crisp treats that come in a cute li’l canister.

If we’re going to talk about Utz, we’d be remiss not to mention their wide range of fantastic flavors:

• Maui BBQ
• Carolina Barbecue
• Salt & Pepper
• Onion & Garlic
• Crab (they’re a Maryland brand, after all)
• Dill Pickle
• Buttermilk Ranch

The Good Crisp Company (The Pringles Alternative)

If you miss the stackable canister experience of Pringles (which are not gluten-free), you need to try The Good Crisp Company. They make a nearly identical stacked chip that is certified gluten-free. They come in Original, BBQ, and Sour Cream & Onion and are safe for celiacs.

Lay’s

Easily the most famous brand on our list, we couldn’t forget about Lay’s Potato Chips. While we can’t name all of their chips that are gluten-free (we’d be here a while), some of our favorites include bestsellers like:

• Baked Lay’s Barbecue
• STAX® Chile Limón
• Lightly Salted
• Wavy Original
• Simply Sea Salted Thick-Cut

Uglies

Potatoes have their imperfections – but it doesn’t make them any less delicious! Uglies Kettle Chips are GMO-free, gluten-free, and kosher products cooked in small batches. With the crispiest texture possible, try them in flavors like Cheddar & Sour Cream, Salt & Vinegar, and Ranch.

Terra

You’ve probably seen packages of Terra products at natural food stores. They’re definitely worth a purchase. I’m kind of obsessed with the Terra Exotic Potato Chips. Packed with sweet, blue, and Yukon potatoes, each bite contains multiple textures, flavors, and a light dusting of sea salt.

Our Favorite Corn Chips & Popped Chips

There’s no shortage of delicious gluten-free snacks in the world. What sort of food site would we be if we didn’t mention our favorite GF tortilla chips?

On the Border Tortilla Chips

For chips and salsa, one of my family’s personal favorites is On the Border. Produced by Utz, you can count on a gluten-free snacking experience. Flaky and crispy yet solid enough to scoop queso, this product appeals to everyone (no small feat!).

Fritos

There’s something so mouth-watering about a bag of Fritos. While some of the flavors are definitely not safe for a gluten-free diet, Frito-Lay states that Fritos Original Corn Chips are. So go ahead and make that “walking taco.” As long as you’re using gluten-free taco seasoning, you should be good to go!

Popcorners

Bridging the gap between popcorn and chips, Popcorners are a fantastic gluten-free option. Most flavors (like Kettle Corn and Sea Salt) are certified gluten-free, making them a safe lunchbox staple that isn't fried.

Doritos

Are Doritos gluten-free? It is complicated. Most standard Doritos do not contain gluten ingredients, but Frito-Lay does not label them gluten-free due to potential cross-contamination on shared lines.
However, the Simply Organic White Cheddar variety IS considered safe for people with celiac disease.

Cheetos

Whether you have a craving for Flamin’ Hot, Puffs, or Crunchy varieties, the majority of Cheetos are considered gluten-free. They’re perfect for lunchboxes and road trips, as long as you remember the wet wipes!

Our Favorite Alternative Chips

Not all of us have the time or energy to make homemade pita chips – and that’s okay! There’s a huge range of gluten-free chip brands that satisfy all of your crunchy, crispy cravings.

Jackson's Sweet Potato Chips

We’re going to award the top spot to Jackson’s Sweet Potato Chips. Founded by a mother and father that were frustrated by limited snack food options, Jackson’s is gluten-free, paleo, and nut-free. You can find them fried in coconut or avocado oil, making them ideal for people with multiple food-based allergies.

Siete Grain Free Chips

Made with cassava flour and avocado oil, Siete has become a powerhouse in the gluten-free community. Their grain-free tortilla chips are corn-free, vegan, and Paleo-friendly. They come in amazing flavors like Lime, Nacho, and Sea Salt.

Goya Cassava Chips

Whether you call it yuca, cassava, manioc, or tapioca, I also want to give a special shout-out to Goya Yuca Cassava Chips for being such a satisfying snack (or meal if you eat it with our Everything Bagel Dip).

Seaweed Chips

These Dried Seaweed Crisps from OHS are fried in brown rice oil, making them a tasty and healthy gluten-free snack. For something “extra,” I love crumbling these seaweed snacks on top of my Korean tteokbokki, an easy and spicy dish.

Vegetable Chips

Even though their ingredient list is primarily potato-based, Daily Crave Veggie Chips live up to their name. These nut-free, kosher, vegan, gluten-free chips are still super flavorful, meaning it’s extremely easy to inhale a pack of them.

Shake things up with Rhythm Superfoods’ Organic Cauliflower Bites. While you can go the traditional sea salt route, why not try Buffalo Ranch? It’s a great vegan option that packs in tons of savory nutritional yeast flavor.

Cheese Crisps

If you miss the flavor of Cheez-Its, try your hand at this gluten-free cheese cracker recipe. Easy enough for novice bakers, they only require five ingredients, are super satisfying, and disappear just as fast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Chips to Avoid (Red Flags)

While many chips are safe, these popular brands are generally NOT gluten-free or pose a high risk:

• Sun Chips: These contain whole wheat.
• Takis: Often produced on shared equipment with wheat; highly prone to cross-contamination.
• Standard Pringles: Contain wheat starch.
• Most Pita Chips: Usually made from wheat bread.

Are Corn Chips Gluten-Free?

Salted corn chips don’t usually include gluten, but cross-contamination can occur during the production process. Many flavored chip varieties use extra seasonings which contain glutinous ingredients (like “natural flavorings”). You’ll need to check the ingredient and allergen list to choose corn chips that adhere to your gluten-free diet.

Are Lay’s Chips Gluten-Free?

If you’re thinking about a pack of Lay’s Original Potato Chips, you’re in luck: They’re produced in a gluten-free facility. Even better, Lay’s produces a large range of GF chips in a variety of flavors!

Are Pringles Gluten-Free?

Due to the starches and flavorings used, Pringles aren’t gluten-free. However, Lay's Stax and The Good Crisp Company offer certified gluten-free alternatives that look and taste very similar.

Happy Snacking!

Gluten-free chips only take your afternoon treat game so far. From rice cakes to popcorn to cookies, our list of tried-and-tested gluten-free snacks ensures your snack drawer will never be empty again.

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