Savory Snacking Done Right: Treats Made with Avocado Oil

July 20, 2026•Emily Tam

Picture this: you've finally settled onto the couch after a long day. The dishes are done, the kids are asleep, and you're ready to dive into your favorite show. That quiet window of time is sacred, and you want something salty, savory, and satisfyingly crunchy to round it out. But as you reach into the pantry, you pause. We get it. You want that craveable crunch, but you don't want to think twice about what's frying it.

So let's talk about the ingredient doing a lot of quiet heavy lifting in your favorite snacks: avocado oil. It brings a rich, buttery flavor and a high smoke point that makes it a favorite for cooking savory snacks. It's also a source of monounsaturated fats and vitamin E.

To help you snack smarter, we've rounded up some of our favorite savory finds made with avocado oil, plus a few DIY ideas you can whip up at home. Let's make snacking a joy again.

The best store-bought snacks made with avocado oil

Here are a few of our go-to finds for savory snacking, starting with a couple of our own.

Jackson's Sea Salt Sweet Potato Chips

When you want a savory chip crunch made with real food ingredients, this is your answer. We take real sweet potatoes and kettle-cook them in avocado oil, finishing them with a simple toss of sea salt to let the natural sweetness shine.

Highlights: A superior kettle-cooked crunch with a fresh flavor that lets the sweet potato shine.
Dietary Specifics: Top 9 Allergen Free, Vegan, Kosher, Gluten-Free, PaleoFLEX™ Certified, Non-GMO.
Why: These chips are our foundation for avocado oil snacking, bridging indulgent crunch with a snack that fits nearly every diet.

Jackson's Super Veggie Straws®

Forget what you know about ordinary veggie straws. Our Super Veggie Straws® are made with a real veggie blend of yellow peas, brown rice, cassava, and sweet potatoes, cooked in avocado oil for an impossibly light crunch and bold, crave-worthy taste. As one happy snacker, Rainyroo, put it: "These veggie straws are absolutely addictive! I especially love the ranch flavor, and the cheddar flavor is equally delicious. I will continue to purchase these indefinitely."

Highlights: Real veggie ingredients instead of potato starch filler, with a light, airy crunch great for dipping or snacking by the handful.
Dietary Specifics: Top 9 Allergen Free, Vegan, Kosher, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO.
Why: A fun, familiar shape for parents and snackers alike, made with a veggie-first ingredient list and cooked in avocado oil.

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Gimme Sea Salt & Avocado Oil Seaweed Snacks

Sometimes you want a savory hit without something heavy. Gimme's roasted seaweed sheets are delicate, crispy, and packed with umami flavor. By roasting organic seaweed in avocado oil and finishing with sea salt, Gimme turns a simple sea vegetable into a crave-worthy treat.

Highlights: Just 25 calories per serving, with naturally occurring vitamin B12 and iodine.
Dietary Specifics: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Keto-Friendly, Organic, Non-GMO.
Why: A light, briny option for anyone wanting a savory snack outside the chip aisle.

Pip's Sea Salt Twists

Pip's brings an upcycled twist to the snack aisle, using heirloom corn flour for a light, airy, crispy puff reminiscent of a classic cheese puff, minus the dairy. Frying these in avocado oil keeps the flavor bright and lets the corn take center stage.

Highlights: Upcycled heirloom corn helps reduce food waste while delivering a satisfying crunch.
Dietary Specifics: Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten-Free.
Why: A fun, sustainability-minded pick that still delivers on flavor.

Siete Grain Free Sea Salt Tortilla Chips

For those skipping grains but missing tortilla chip crunch, Siete has a solid answer. Made with a cassava blend and fried in avocado oil, these chips are crispy and sturdy enough to scoop your favorite salsa or guacamole.

Highlights: A grain-free alternative with the texture and snap of a traditional tortilla chip.
Dietary Specifics: Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Non-GMO.
Why: Great for anyone living a grain-free or paleo-friendly lifestyle who still wants in on taco night.

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AshaPops Turmeric Garlic

These popped water lily seeds are a fun way to shake up your snacking routine. The turmeric and garlic combination brings a warm, earthy flavor that's satisfying without feeling heavy, and the popped texture makes for easy, light munching.

Highlights: Just 120 calories per bag, with a unique crunchy texture that differs from corn or potatoes.
Dietary Specifics: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Non-GMO.
Why: A plant-based option with bold spice for anyone wanting variety in their snack rotation.

DIY savory snacks with avocado oil

Sometimes you want to get creative in your own kitchen. Since we love avocado oil for its high heat tolerance and neutral flavor, here are three quick DIY snacks to try at home.

1. Stovetop avocado oil popcorn

Heat two tablespoons of avocado oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add a few kernels to test the heat, then add a half-cup of popcorn kernels and cover. Shake occasionally until the popping slows, then toss with sea salt and nutritional yeast for a savory, dairy-free treat.

2. Crispy roasted chickpeas

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Drain and pat dry a can of chickpeas (this is key for crunch). Toss with avocado oil, sea salt, cumin, and smoked paprika. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 20 to 30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through.

3. Savory herb roasted nuts

Take three cups of your favorite raw nuts. Whisk together two tablespoons of avocado oil with fresh rosemary, dried thyme, and coarse sea salt. Toss the nuts in the mixture, then roast at 325°F for 10 to 15 minutes, watching closely so they don't burn.

Always check your labels

We want you to feel empowered every time you walk into a grocery store. While the snacks above are great choices, formulations can change over time, and just because one product from a brand is made with avocado oil doesn't mean every product from that brand is made the same way. Before you toss a bag into your cart, flip it over and look at the ingredient list. And if you have specific allergen sensitivities, always double-check.

You can rest easy knowing that at Jackson's, we've always cooked our snacks exclusively in avocado oil. Every bag is also vegan and free from the top 9 allergens, made in our dedicated allergen-free facility in Muskego, WI. We do the label-reading legwork so you don't have to.

As Bobby Parrish of FlavCity put it: "Avocado oil, sweet potatoes, sea salt. That's it. Every other chip cooked in seed oils, processed, inflammatory, machine lubricants. Avocado oil is the opposite."

Hero your snacking today

Savory snacking done right doesn't mean giving up flavor or fun. Whether you're munching on water lily seeds, enjoying a perfectly seasoned chip, or making your own popcorn at home, avocado oil is the common thread tying it all together. It's a small swap with big flavor payoff, and it's one you can feel good about making part of your routine.

Ready to taste the difference for yourself? Grab a bag of Jackson's Sea Salt Sweet Potato Chips or our Super Veggie Straws® and see what avocado oil brings to the table.