Shoppers are racing to buy ‘best flavour’ Walkers crisps as it hits shelves for the first time following fan demand
FOODIES are rushing to supermarket aisles to try the “best” Walkers crisps after they finally added a new flavour to its classic range.
The snack giant revealed the launch of Smokin’ BBQ Sauce crisps yesterday and it’s already a hit with crisp connoisseurs yearning for some BBQ.
A man shared the good news with Facebook group Food Finds UK Official and fans already can’t get enough.
One said: “Omg, these where my favourite”, while another instructed their pal to “grab me some please”.
Another nostalgic user wrote: “My prayers have been answered”, in reference to the discontinued Walkers BBQ Ribs flavour.
And one foodie up in Scotland wondered when they would reach aisles near her.
A different user penned: “I need these” while another claimed they were the “best flavour”.
But the Walkers launch prompted one user to call for the return of Worcester Sauce crisps which suddenly disappeared off shelves.
Since the axing of the meaty BBQ Ribs flavour, fans had been calling for the flavour to be reinstated.
Walkers BBQ Ribs crisps was considered one of the flavours of the decades.
The beefy rich smell wafted from the crisp packet as soon as you opened them.
And its perfect blend of spices, including paprika, along with its smoky zing, made it a firm favourite on the playground.
The new crisps are comparable to the BBQ Ribs and fans can’t get enough of it.
It’ll join fan favourites such as Cheese and Onion, Ready Salted and Salt and Vinegar as part of Walkers core range.
It’s already made an appearance in Tesco and Heron Foods.
It’s available in single packs and multipacks and grab bags from today.
Sainsbury’s will sell the crisps from September 2 and Morrisons is expected to flog packets at some point in October.
Walkers says the new snack is made using 100% Great British potatoes and features a smoky BBQ sauce flavour.
A single-serve bag will retail at £1.25, a Grab bag at £1 and a Multipack will set you back £2 but this is subject to the retailer’s discretion.
Stephanie Herbert, marketing senior brand manager from Walkers said: “For years Walkers fans have been calling out for a BBQ flavour to join our core range.
“We’ve heard those calls loud & clear so we can’t wait for crisp lovers nationwide to try out the brand-new Walkers Smokin’ BBQ Sauce flavour!”
Earlier this month, Walkers launched three new flavours of crisps inspired by classic Heinz sauces – but they’re only limited edition.
The three new flavours to choose from include Sausage Sarnie which is combined with Heinz Tomato Ketchup.
Another new addition is Cheese Toastie with classic Heinz Beanz flavour.
The third flavour is a twist on the classic Roast Chicken but combined with Heinz Mayonnaise.
Full list of Walkers crisp flavours discontinued
WE have put together a list of all of the popular crisp flavours that Walker have axed in recent months.
- Worcester Sauce – Last year there was uproar on social media after Walkers confirmed it had stopped making the popular Worcester Sauce flavour.
- Max Fiercely Flamin Hot – This flavour was launched in 2021 to attract a younger audience. Fans of this flavour were left devastated in November 2023 when the crisps were pulled off the shelves for good.
- Beef and Onion – Snack fans were shocked when the beef and onion flavour was nowhere to be seen in supermarkets. The much-loved flavour was discontinued in 2022 but fans only found out last year.
- Sizzling Steak Wotsits – The retro flavour was previously sold as BBQ beef but was pulled from shelves in the early 2000s. It briefly returned to the stores in January 2020 due to popular demand but was gone for good shortly after.
- Peking Spare Rib oriental crackers – Walkers confirmed in November last year that it has discontinued yet another crisp flavour which was inspired by flavours from around the world.
- Salt and Vinegar Quavers – This flavour was first introduced back in 1993 and returned to the line-up in 2021 along with prawn cocktail Quavers after demands from crisp lovers. But sadly the crisp has gone once again.
- Sensational Regal Lamb and Mint – The popular flavour was only available for a specific occasion – the King’s Coronation.
- Marmite – This controversial flavour has been on the shelves for over 20 years but was discontinued at the end of 2023. But it looks like Marmite are picking up the baton as it recently announced it would start producing its own brand of crisps.
- Tear ‘n’ Share crisps – Walkers confirmed it had discontinued its Tear ‘n’ Share crisps back in January. The crisps are thicker-cut crisps that come in a distinct bag that turns into an easy-to-share bowl. Walkers confirmed these have been discontinued for several years.
- Smiths Cheese Moments – Dubbed by the fans as “the most underrated crisps ever”, this snack was generally sold in pubs. It has even been called “king of all crisps” but sadly was discontinued forever.
- Beetroot and Sweet Chilli Jam – Fans learned in March that Walkers has stopped making the Beetroot and Sweet Chilli Jam in its oven-baked range. The flavour came into the scene in 2019 and was made with real vegetables.