Nantucket Crisps: inspired by childhood island summers

‘S tay crispy,” says hayden Arnot, his jokey way of saying goodbye. it’s a fitting phrase for Arnot, the co-owner of Nantucket crisps, encouraging you to try his delicious potato crisps. Nearly two years ago, he and his childhood friend, Sara Jemison, launched the company. As kids, they spent summers playing together on Nantucket’s beaches. Years later they reconnected while living and working in New York city. “We wanted to find a way to embody the island,” says Arnot. they decided on potato chips, a beach staple, and began making them in their own kitchens. Now, the duo has a line they call crisps because the snack is flakier and has a softer crunch than most potato chips. initially, Arnot and Jemison manufactured the crisps on Nantucket, but to scale up, they moved production to New York. made in small batches and slow-fried at lower temperatures using sunflower and safflower oils, the snacks are gluten-and-dairy-free, and non-GMO the lineup includes eight regular flavors and seasonal ones, with each bag featuring clever names and artwork inspired by Nantucket’s iconic beaches and landmarks. there’s the salty Sconset Sea Salt, brant Point black Pepper with a sting from the spice, madaket Sweet onion with true onion flavor. South Wharf cocktail Sauce has a hint of the sauce, and cisco beach bbq is smoky, tangy, and salty. if you’re familiar with Nantucket, you might chuckle at the names of the varieties; if not, you’ll still enjoy the crisps (about $4 for 2 ounces). A portion of the profits goes to the Whale and Dolphin conservation, a nod to Nantucket’s whaling history. Available at Roche Bros. and other stores, or at nantucketcrisps.com.