We tested Walkers’ unexpected new crunchy flavor — and divided opinions

We tested Walkers' unexpected new crunchy flavor — and divided opinions

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It’s safe to say that the Hot Honey flavor is making waves in the food industry. Arguably the new Marmite, we either hate it or can’t get enough of it. Whether it’s canned sweet or spicy condiment On supermarket shelves, added to brunch menus or drizzled on pizza—it’s here to stay.

Now, crisp giant Walkers has joined the ranks, launching a Hot Honey Crisp flavor, hitting shelves on January 12. The 6-pack is available in all major supermarkets for £2.15.

hot honey Make it by combining sweet honey with spicy ingredients like crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce. The IndyBest team was one of the first to test the flavor, and it’s safe to say the response was mixed.

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As you can see from our testing, we weren’t too impressed with the new flavors. While it had a nice spice flavor, we found the sweetness to be too strong and wanted more savory seasoning. However, for those who aren’t too keen on hot honey, I can imagine these would be tastier.

The new flavors are part of Walkers’ rebranding, which includes changes to packaging and product range.

Packets has unveiled a new sun-inspired logo, now bearing founder Henry Walker’s signature, alongside tweaks to the brand’s product range. From mid-February, the product with 45% less salt will be renamed Walkers Lightly, while Walkers Baked will be renamed Oven Baked in December. The Walkers Oven Baked range also includes two new flavours: Slow Roasted Beef and Sun-Dried Tomato Basil, which were launched earlier this month.

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Hot Honey Buns join Walkers new product “Inspired by the flavors of the world” series These already include Chicken Marsala and Sticky Teriyaki.

To celebrate all things potatoes, Walkers are also offering over 500,000 prizes as part of the ‘Golden Potatoes’ promotion, which starts today (January 26).

The hunt invites snack lovers to find a ticket that includes Walkers Pre-Made Savory, Cheese & Onion Flavored Golden Potatoes, as well as a variety of multi-packs containing Pre-Made Savory or Cheese & Onion flavors. If you find a Golden Potato ticket you could win one of five £10,000 cash prizes, while if you’re in with a Golden Potato pack you’ll receive an e-voucher worth £1.10 which you can use to try new flavours (valid until 24 May 2026).

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