Potato Chips Classic Onion Dip

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This dish features crisp, salty potato chips served alongside a creamy onion dip made from sour cream, mayonnaise, and fresh chives. Optional caramelized onions add a rich, savory note. Simple spices like garlic and onion powders enhance the flavor, creating a smooth, tangy accompaniment that pairs beautifully with chips. Ideal for parties or casual gatherings, it offers a satisfying balance of textures and tastes.

Updated on Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:45:00 GMT
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Crispy potato chips alongside creamy onion dip, an ideal snack for your favorite gathering. | crumbkiss.com

A crowd-pleasing snack featuring crisp salty potato chips paired with a creamy tangy onion dip—perfect for parties game nights or casual gatherings.

This is a favorite at every get-together in my family and always disappears quickly from the snack table.

Ingredients

  • Potato Chips: 200 g plain salted potato chips
  • Onion Dip: 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional for caramelized onions)
  • Onion Dip: 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • Onion Dip: 240 g (1 cup) sour cream
  • Onion Dip: 120 g (½ cup) mayonnaise
  • Onion Dip: ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Onion Dip: ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Onion Dip: ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Onion Dip: ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • Onion Dip: 1 tablespoon fresh chives finely sliced (plus extra for garnish)
  • Onion Dip: 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1:
(Optional) Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add chopped onion and sauté stirring frequently until golden brown and caramelized about 10 minutes. Let cool.
Step 2:
In a mixing bowl combine the sour cream mayonnaise garlic powder onion powder salt black pepper lemon juice and chives.
Step 3:
Stir in the cooled caramelized onions (or use the raw chopped onion for a sharper flavor). Mix well until smooth.
Step 4:
Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
Step 5:
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with extra chives.
Step 6:
Serve with potato chips arranged around the bowl.
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Sharing this dip at parties brings back warm memories of family game nights and celebrations.

Notes

Add a pinch of cayenne for heat or a dash of Worcestershire sauce for depth. Pairs well with sparkling wine or pale ale.

Required Tools

Skillet (if caramelizing onions) Mixing bowl Spoon or spatula Serving bowl

Allergen Information

Contains Milk (sour cream mayonnaise) Egg (mayonnaise) Check potato chip and mayonnaise labels for potential allergens or gluten traces if sensitive.

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Close-up of golden potato chips next to a bowl of creamy, homemade onion dip for dipping. | crumbkiss.com

Enjoy this simple yet delicious snack that never fails to impress guests.

Potato Chips Classic Onion Dip

Crisp potato chips combined with a creamy, tangy onion dip for easy entertaining and casual snacking.

Prep duration
15 min
Cook duration
10 min
Complete duration
25 min


Complexity Easy

Heritage American

Output 6 Portions

Dietary guidelines Vegetarian

Components

Potato Chips

01 7 oz plain salted potato chips

Onion Dip

01 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for caramelized onions)
02 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 1 cup sour cream
04 ½ cup mayonnaise
05 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
06 ½ teaspoon onion powder
07 ¼ teaspoon salt
08 ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
09 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely sliced, plus extra for garnish
10 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Method

Phase 01

Caramelize Onions (Optional): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add chopped onion and sauté, stirring frequently, until golden brown and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Let cool.

Phase 02

Combine Dip Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, blend sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and chives until smooth.

Phase 03

Incorporate Onions: Stir in the cooled caramelized onions or raw chopped onion for a sharper flavor. Mix thoroughly.

Phase 04

Adjust Seasoning: Taste the dip and adjust seasoning as desired to balance flavors.

Phase 05

Present Dip: Transfer dip to a serving bowl and garnish with extra chives.

Phase 06

Serve: Arrange potato chips around the bowl and serve immediately.

Necessary tools

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Serving bowl

Allergy details

Review each component for potential allergens and consult healthcare providers if you're uncertain.
  • Contains milk and egg; verify potato chip and mayonnaise labels for allergens or gluten if sensitive.

Nutritional breakdown (per portion)

These values are approximate guides only and shouldn't replace professional medical guidance.
  • Energy: 240
  • Fat: 17 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Protein: 2 g