The most iconic Doritos, Ruffles and Cheetos flavors are getting remixed—and some of these pairings are bound to spark opinions.
Some chip flavors are basically pantry legends. Cool Ranch Doritos, Cheddar & Sour Cream Ruffles and the Sweet Southern Heat Barbecue from Lay’s is only naming a few. They’re the snacks we reach for without thinking—the flavors from childhood baked so deeply into our snack memories that they feel less like decisions and more like muscle memory. So what happens when you Freaky-Friday those familiar flavors?
What are the new Flavor Swap Chips?
Flavor Swap is a new lineup of snack foods featuring three chip mashups from brands owned by PepsiCo. The flavors and textures will be familiar…but mixed up! Here’s what’s being released:
- Ruffles Cheddar & Sour Cream on Doritos: The number one Ruffles flavor, seasoned onto a Doritos triangle.
- Doritos Cool Ranch on Ruffles: The second most popular Doritos flavor meets the ridged Ruffles potato chips.
- Lay’s Sweet Southern Heat Barbecue on Cheetos Crunchy: The smoky-sweetness of Lay’s barbecue takes over crunchy Cheetos, which typically live in the cheesy-and-spicy lane.
Where can I find the Flavor Swap Doritos?
Flavor Swap chips will begin rolling out nationwide in mid-February, with availability wherever Doritos, Ruffles and Cheetos are typically sold. They’re a limited-time offering, so if one catches your eye, grab it; it may not be around for long.
Fans can also try to get an early bite through special “Swap Drops” on Instagram, which give select winners the chance to try the new flavors before they officially hit shelves.
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