Cooking Lucid
Creamy Peri Peri Lays Chips
The World Cup watch-party snack taking over TikTok — wavy potato chips tossed in warm garlic-chili butter swirled into creamy yogurt. Spicy, tangy, crunchy, and weirdly irresistible.
Prep 5 min
Cook 8 min
Total 13 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — Spiced butter
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Step 2 — Creamy coating
- ¾ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 large bag (7–8 oz) wavy potato chips (such as Lays)
Step 3 — Finish
- Fresh lemon wedges
- Extra red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bloom the spices
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, paprika, oregano, chili powder, and salt. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant and golden — do not burn. Remove from heat and cool 3–4 minutes.
- 2
Make the creamy sauce
Whisk yogurt and heavy cream until smooth. Slowly whisk in the cooled spiced butter until fully combined and glossy.
- 3
Coat and serve immediately
Place chips in a large bowl. Pour sauce over and gently toss until every ridge is coated. Serve right away — they stay crunchy for only a few minutes. Finish with lemon, extra chili flakes, or parsley if desired.
Nutrition per serving: 320 cal · 6g protein · 28g carbs · 21g fat · 2g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
