· By Matthew Stockard
Spicy THC Chips: Burnin Hot Cheese Crunches vs Hot Corn Chips
How Hot Do You Like Your THC Chips?
There are two kinds of snack people.
Person number one:
"These are spicy."
Person number two:
"These aren't spicy enough."
This article is for person number two.
The spicy side of Chef Matt's Lit Chips lineup includes several options for adults looking for heat instead of another sweet edible.
Three standouts are:
Burnin Hot Cheese Crunches
Burnin Hot Corn Chips
Burnin Hot Fries
Same general mission.
Completely different crunch.
Burnin Hot Cheese Crunches
Let's start with cheese.
Burnin Hot Cheese Crunches combine a crunchy cheese-style snack with aggressive hot seasoning.
You get:
Cheese.
Salt.
Heat.
Crunch.
And then more heat.
This is the flavor for someone who wants the cheese component to stand up against the spice rather than disappear behind it.
Choose Burnin Hot Cheese Crunches if:
- You love cheesy snacks
- You want strong seasoning
- You prefer a light crunchy texture
- You like heat balanced by cheese flavor
Burnin Hot Corn Chips
Different base.
Different experience.
Burnin Hot Corn Chips begin with the toasted character of corn chips and build the spice on top of that.
Corn naturally has a stronger savory profile than many potato snacks, which helps create a very different flavor experience.
Choose Burnin Hot Corn Chips if:
- You prefer corn chips
- You want a denser crunch
- You like toasted corn flavor
- You want spice without a cheese-dominant profile
Burnin Hot Fries
And then there's the fry-shaped option.
Burnin Hot Fries offer an entirely different texture, making them the wild card of the three.
Choose Burnin Hot Fries if:
- Texture matters to you
- You like fry-shaped crunchy snacks
- You want strong hot seasoning
- You've already tried traditional chips and want something different
Which Spicy Lit Chip Is Best?
Here's the unofficial breakdown.
Cheese lover: Burnin Hot Cheese Crunches
Corn-chip fanatic: Burnin Hot Corn Chips
Texture junkie: Burnin Hot Fries
Can't decide: This is why bundles were invented.
What Makes Spicy Savory Edibles Different?
Most edibles try to cover cannabinoid flavors with sugar, fruit, chocolate or candy flavoring.
Savory foods give a chef completely different tools.
Heat.
Acidity.
Salt.
Smoke.
Umami.
Cheese.
Herbs.
Spices.
That's why savory THC snacks can feel like an entirely separate product category rather than a variation of an existing edible.
Pair Heat With Something Different
One of the easiest ways to explore the Lit Chips lineup is to contrast spicy and non-spicy flavors.
Try:
Burnin Hot Cheese Crunches + Limon
Heat followed by bright citrus.
Burnin Hot Corn Chips + Pitmaster
Hot corn followed by smoky BBQ.
Burnin Hot Fries + Sour Cream N Onion
Spice followed by creamy savory flavor.
That's a much more interesting snack lineup than choosing between red gummy and blue gummy.
We're just saying.
Why Spicy Snacks Require Extra Portion Awareness
Hot chips are notorious for encouraging the phrase:
"Just one more."
That works differently when the product is infused.
Before opening your package:
- Read the total cannabinoid content.
- Identify the labeled serving size.
- Portion out what you intend to eat.
- Put the remaining package away.
- Give your serving sufficient time before considering more.
Never measure an infused chip serving using the extremely scientific method known as:
"That looks about right."
From Cannabis Chef to Snack Aisle
Chef Matt Stockard's approach to edibles comes from culinary experience rather than simply adding another candy to the marketplace.
The question isn't:
"How do we make another THC product?"
It's:
"What foods should people be able to enjoy infused?"
That's how you end up with products like chips, cereal, sauces and beverages living alongside traditional chocolates and gummies.
Hot Doesn't Have to Mean Boring
Spicy snacks can have complexity.
Cheese adds richness.
Corn adds toasted flavor.
Citrus adds acidity.
BBQ adds smoke and sweetness.
The best spicy snacks aren't simply hot for the sake of being hot.
They're snacks you'd want to keep eating because the flavor underneath the spice is actually good.
That's the target with Lit Chips.
FAQ: Spicy THC Chips
What are the hottest Chef Matt chip flavors?
The Burnin Hot collection is designed around hotter flavor profiles, including Burnin Hot Cheese Crunches, Burnin Hot Corn Chips and Burnin Hot Fries.
What's the difference between Burnin Hot Cheese Crunches and Burnin Hot Corn Chips?
Cheese Crunches emphasize a cheesy crunchy snack base, while Burnin Hot Corn Chips use a stronger toasted corn-chip profile.
Does spicy food make THC stronger?
Spice does not determine the amount of THC you're consuming. Potency comes from the cannabinoid content of your serving.
Can I combine flavors?
You can enjoy different products, but combining multiple infused products also combines their THC content. Keep track of the total amount consumed.
What should I try if I don't like very spicy chips?
Explore Limon, Pitmaster, Sour Cream N Onion, Lit Corn Chips or other non-Burnin-Hot flavors in the Lit Chips collection.