The Impulsive Buy

REVIEW: Fritos Flavor Twists Spicy Dill Pickle

Tiffany / July 9, 2026 / Reviews / Leave a Comment

Fritos, and particularly Fritos Twists, are the forgotten children compared to their star siblings Doritos, Lays, and Cheetos. But Fritos made the cut for the Frito-Lay Red, White, and Blue Bundle, celebrating America’s 250th birthday, alongside Ultimate Garlic Parm Doritos and Buffalo Wings Ruffles. Each bag sports a small “Celebrating 250 Years of America” badge on the top right corner.

And as a pickle enthusiast, I am HERE for this limited time flavor: Spicy Dill Pickle Frito Twists.

Opening the bag, it smells like the familiar corn base of Fritos but with the unmistakable tang of pickle. Each twist is well seasoned, which also means it leaves a lot of seasoning on my fingers, but maybe that’s just because I’m not eating them so much as inhaling them.

Flavor-wise, pickle hits first. It’s prominent and immediate, then you get some heat, then the corn base rounds it out. The heat is a mild jalapeño kick, not a Flamin’ Hot situation, but respectable enough that my nose is running a little by the end of the bag.

Texture-wise, as per usual on these, I find the twists crunchier and thinner than your typical Frito chip, and the spiral shape isn’t just for looks; it seems built to trap all the good seasoning at every turn. I seriously couldn’t stop eating them!

As pickle foodstuffs are always in my rotation – most recently pickle popcorn, pickle pizza, pickle poutine – and what sets these apart is the heat. Most pickle snacks stop at tang. This one adds a nice kick, and it’s a welcome one.

Happy 250th Birthday, America! Frito-Lay did you good. I am indeed celebrating with a spicy dill-icious crunch!

Purchased Price: $3.97
Size: 9.25 oz bag
Purchased at: Walmart
Rating: 9 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (23 pieces or 28g) – 160 calories, 9 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 140 milligrams of sodium, 17 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.

New Snacks Spotted — July 9, 2026

Marvo / July 9, 2026 / Spotted on Shelves / Leave a Comment

Here are some interesting new products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts in the comments. Spotted something new? Send your photos to [email protected].

Trader Joe’s Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips With Avocado Oil

(Spotted by Sarah R at Trader Joe’s.)

Chomps Original Chicken Sticks

Chomps Savory Breakfast Chicken Sticks

Chomps Nashville Hot Chicken Sticks

(Spotted by Phil at Giant.)

Brim’s Hot Honey Popcorn

Brim’s Dill Pickle Popcorn

Brim’s Buffalo Cheddar Popcorn

Brim’s Cinnamon Butter Popcorn

(Spotted by Robbie at Dollar Tree.)

Leto Berry Bunny Mixed Berry Mini Cookies With Dried Cranberry

(Spotted by Van at Dollar Tree.)

Lil’ Dutch Toasted Garlic Cheese Crackers

(Spotted by Van at Dollar Tree.)

REVIEW: Little Debbie Chocolate Old Fashioned Donuts

Julie / July 8, 2026 / Reviews / 3 Comments

National Donut Day falls on the first Friday in June, but I missed the holiday this year due to unforgivable negligence. I’m remedying my error one month later with the help of Little Debbie, our snack cake queen. Her newest offering—Little Debbie Chocolate Old Fashioned Donuts—joins last summer’s successful original flavor variety.

Old Fashioned Donuts are cake donuts known for ridged, crispy exteriors and tender, dense interiors. They lack yeast, relying on baking powder for rise, and often have a slightly tangy flavor due to buttermilk or sour cream. Like an ill-proofed yeast donut, these Little Debbie creations haven’t quite reached their potential.

The exterior texture is spot on. The craggy surface of the donut has plenty of nooks to catch the generous glaze. The heavy glaze has dried smoothly, contributing its own soft crust that does not turn sticky and ruin your keyboard as you try to communicate your thoughts about donuts to the world.

The dense, crumbly interior is not as successful. It is just too dry and thick to do justice to a donut’s cake-like texture. The melt-in-your-mouth glaze gives the donut an illusion of moisture, but generally the interior is more reminiscent of a stale brownie.

The flavor is fine: very sugary from the glaze coat with cocoa-y flavor that is noticeable, but not strong or rich. There is a little artificial aftertaste that may be trying to mimic a buttermilk tang, but it hits a sour note.

These donuts are available in 3-oz single-serve packages or in a big pack of six. The donuts are, as advertised, big—hence the higher price point. They would be easy to share or use towards greater extravagance—heat them up in the air fryer, add ice cream, and make a sandwich. There are no limits on National Donut Day.

Luckily, National Donut Day can be any day if you keep its holiday spirit in your heart all year long. Despite their well-textured exterior and sweet glaze, Little Debbie Chocolate Old Fashioned Donuts didn’t quite scratch my itch for celebration.

Purchased Price: $5.49
Size: 15.43 oz package (6 donuts per box)
Purchased at: Wegmans
Rating: 6 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (per 1 donut) 380 calories, 25 grams of fat, 13 grams of saturated fat, 0 gram of trans fat, 15 milligrams of cholesterol, 250 milligrams of sodium, 37 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 25 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.