Utz Lemonade Chips Are Returning for Summer-Now With a ‘Sizzlin' New Flavor

Utz is bringing back its controversial-turned-cult-favorite Lemonade Chips this summer, and this year, it's marking the occasion with an even bolder new Ripples flavor.

When the iconic snack brand initially debuted its lemonade-flavored potato chips last year, the release seriously divided fans. Some thought the flavor was "too interesting to pass up," while others argued it may have "gone too far." Despite the disagreement, Utz said the flavor generated more than $1 million in sales in 2025, citing strong consumer demand-something it plans to build on this year.

"Summer is all about bold flavor and memorable moments," Stacey Shultz, senior vice president of marketing at Utz Quality Foods, LLC (a subsidiary of Utz Brands, Inc.), shared in a statement. "We're giving snack lovers two unmistakably Utz ways to enjoy the season, whether they're poolside, on the go, or gathered around the grill."

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If you passed on trying the variety last year, the brand describes its signature "sweet-and-tangy citrus flavor" as a "refreshing twist" on a classic potato chip, with "a balance of tangy, sour and sweet in every bite." It starts with Utz's thin-sliced potato chips, seasoned with a "bright lemonade-inspired flavor."

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Reviewers describe it as having the "sensation of a salt and vinegar chip" and the flavor of a lemon cookie mixed with a potato chip.

The brand didn't mention any recipe changes, so consumers should expect this year's drop to taste just like last year's. And just as it did in 2025, Utz is re-releasing the chips as part of a special partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a nonprofit dedicated to fighting childhood cancer. A portion of sales from Utz Lemonade Chips, up to $40,000, will be donated to ALSF to support its mission to fund research and help families in need, per the announcement.

But unlike last year, this year's summer exclusives include Utz's all-new Sizzlin' Summer Burger flavored Ripples Potato Chips.

Said to be inspired by the classic flavors of a backyard cookout, Utz's new Sizzlin's Summer Burger Ripples feature a "layered flavor experience," per an official description. The variety loads its signature ridged potato chip with a "grill-inspired" blend of smoky and savory flavors.

Where Are the New and Returning Utz Flavors Available?

Utz said both the returning Lemonade and the new Sizzlin' Summer Burger Ripples Potato Chips are now available at major retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Publix, Kroger and more, as well as online directly from Utz.

Both flavors are available in 2.625-ounce and 7.75-ounce bags (prices may vary).

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This story was originally published May 22, 2026 at 1:22 PM.