You’re describing a category of crispy potato-based snacks, and there are a few common versions depending on how they’re made:
1) Potato chips (also called crisps)
- Thin slices of potato fried or baked until crunchy
- Usually very light and crispy
- Flavors: salted, barbecue, cheese, spicy, etc.
- Eaten straight from the bag as a snack
2) Tater tots (potato bites)
- Small cylindrical or nugget-shaped pieces
- Made from grated or mashed potato
- Deep-fried or oven-baked until crispy outside, soft inside
- Often served as a side dish or snack
3) Potato crackers / chips-style baked snacks
- Made from potato starch or mashed potato base
- Flattened into thin shapes and baked/fried
- Crunchy like crackers, sometimes puffed
Simple way to think about it
- Thin & crispy → potato chips
- Chunky & soft inside → tater tots / potato bites
- Dry & cracker-like → potato crackers
If you want, I can suggest:
- Homemade crispy potato snack recipes
- Healthier oven/air-fryer versions
- Or popular brands and flavors you can find locally
