Australia’s Best Supermarket Frozen Chips Revealed: Costco Takes the Crown Again

For the second consecutive year, Costco’s Bespoke Foods Homestyle potato chips have been crowned Australia’s best supermarket frozen chips by Good Food’s National Restaurant Editor, Callan Boys. What sets these chips apart is their rice flour batter, which delivers superior crispiness compared to wheat-based alternatives, along with well-balanced seasoning and authentic potato flavor. Priced at $15–$16.50 for a 1.8kg pack (83–94¢ per 100g), they offer excellent value for quality. Coming in second were Birds Eye Deli Seasoned Golden Ale Beer Batter chips ($6.40/600g), praised for their extra seasoning and robust taste, while McCain’s Pub Style Beer Batter Shoestring ($5.80/750g) secured third place for its beer batter that creates an additional crispy layer when baked—though its thin, shoestring cut requires careful single-layer arrangement.

With up to 40 different frozen chip varieties now available across Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, and Costco—ranging from crinkle-cut to straight-cut and beer-battered options—navigating the freezer aisle can be overwhelming. Boys emphasizes that the perfect chip should be crispy on the outside, fluffy and creamy inside, with a distinct potato taste and no greasy aftertaste. He recommends salting chips immediately after removing them from the oven or fryer, using regular table salt rather than coarse sea salt for better adherence, and always following package instructions to avoid over-cooking. His personal topping preferences skip tomato sauce or aioli in favor of gravy, pepper sauce, or chicken salt, offering a fresh perspective for home cooks seeking the ultimate chip experience.