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Who Thought Jalapeño Chips Could Dominate the Snack Scene? Reviving a Slice of Crunchy Hotness When it comes to snack innovation, few ingredients have sparked as much buzz—and a bit of unexpected credit—as the humble jalapeño chip. Once a niche party trick, jalapeño chips have suddenly risen from obscurity to headline status, captivating consumers and redefining what people expect from a crunchy snack. But the question remains: Who thought jalapeño chips could dominate the snack scene? ### The Beginnings: A Bold Idea with Miscalculated Risk Jalapeños—with their signature punch of heat and fresh flavor—have long been loved in salsa, guacamole, and Mexican cuisine. But turning them into chips wasn’t always seen as a sound business move. Several snack brands experimented with jalapeño-cut crisps in the early 2010s, but widespread consumer adoption stalled. Few believed a spicy, vegetable-based chip could carve out shelf space in a market dominated by traditional corn and potato chips.