The Wilde Protein Chips Buffalo Chicken are real chicken-based "chips" that come in an 8.5 oz bag at Costco, sitting in the snack aisle near the Catalina Crunch cereal and other high-protein, low-carb staples. They're made from actual chicken breast, gluten-free, keto-friendly, and the buffalo flavor delivers real heat without going overboard.
Quick Take: Real-chicken protein chips with a buffalo flavor that actually tastes like wings. Verdict: Buy. Scores: Taste ⅘ · Value ⅘ · Convenience 5/5 · Stockpile Score ⅘.
First impression
I'll be honest, I was skeptical. "Chips made from chicken" sounded like a low-carb gimmick I'd taste once and toss in the back of the pantry. Then I opened the bag and they smelled exactly like buffalo wings — that bright, vinegary, slightly spicy hot-sauce hit. The texture surprised me too: crispy and chip-like, not chewy or jerky-ish. After two handfuls I was sold. After a week the bag was empty.
Price & value
The 8.5 oz bag runs about $12 to $15 at Costco, which works out to around $1.40 to $1.75 per ounce. That's premium pricing for chips, but these aren't really chips — they're closer to a protein bar in chip form. Compared to single-serve protein chip bags at grocery stores or Whole Foods (often $4 to $6 each for tiny 2-oz bags), Costco's bigger bag is way cheaper per ounce. The math works well for any household with someone on keto, low-carb, or chasing high-protein snacks.
Nutrition snapshot
Per 1 oz serving (~25 chips): ~160 cal · 10g fat · 8g carbs · 0g sugar · 10g protein. Notable: gluten-free, keto-friendly, real chicken breast as the first ingredient, no preservatives. Genuinely high protein for a snack — basically protein-bar macros in chip shape.
Taste, quality & how to eat them
Buffalo is the right starter flavor for this brand. The heat is real but manageable — think medium-hot wing sauce, not "regret your life" hot. There's a clear vinegar tang that makes it taste like actual buffalo wings, not just spicy chicken. The texture is the part that surprised me most. They crunch like a chip, not like jerky. The chicken flavor is meaty and savory underneath the buffalo coating.
They're great straight from the bag, but the dip pairings are where they really shine. Try them with ranch (the classic), with blue cheese dip, with avocado, or crumbled into a salad for a big crunchy protein boost. They also work surprisingly well as a topping for tacos when you want crunch plus protein. My kids weren't sure about them at first — the spice was too much for the youngest — but my older one (who loves buffalo wings) ate half a bag in one sitting and asked for more.
What other shoppers are saying
Other Costco shoppers love the protein content and the genuine chip-like crunch. The most common compliment is that these don't taste like a fake protein product — they taste like a really crispy buffalo chicken bite. The most common complaint is the spice level: some shoppers find the buffalo flavor too hot for younger kids or sensitive eaters. A few people also flag the sodium as on the higher side for the category, so worth a glance at the nutrition panel.
Who it's for & best uses
This bag is for households with someone on keto, low-carb, or a high-protein diet. They pair beautifully with a low-carb dinner like this keto chicken crust pizza for a full high-protein evening. Also great for game-day snacking, after-school snacks for older kids who like spicy food, post-workout protein hits, or anyone who wants to swap an afternoon carb snack for something more filling. Skip if there's a chicken sensitivity, if your house can't handle spicy food, or if you're cutting sodium hard.
A few easy ways to use them: with ranch and celery for the buffalo-wing experience without the wings; crumbled over a Cobb salad for crunch and protein in one move; or paired with homemade air fryer buffalo chicken bites for a full buffalo-night spread without ordering takeout.
Similar items
- Costco Pure Protein Bar Variety Pack — same high-protein-snack universe, different format.
- Costco Heavenly Hunks — sweeter snack-drawer alternative for the days you don't want spice.
- Costco Artisan Tropic Cassava Strips — chip alternative with more carbs but a cleaner ingredient list.
- Wilde Nashville Hot Protein Chips, 8.5 oz — same brand, hotter flavor for spice fans.
- Trader Joe's Chicken Uncured Bacon Ranch Dip — the classic ranch pairing for buffalo, if you grab one on a Trader Joe's run.
The scores
- Taste — ⅘. Real buffalo flavor, real crunch, satisfying. Loses a point for the saltiness.
- Value — ⅘. Way cheaper per ounce than grocery-store protein chips.
- Convenience — 5/5. Open, eat. Bag reseals fine. No prep, no cleanup.
- Stockpile Score — ⅘. Long shelf life, family-flexible for spice-eaters, pantry-stable.
Verdict: Buy
A solid Buy. The protein content is legit, the buffalo flavor delivers, and the texture genuinely surprised me. They're not a Repeat-Buy at our house only because the spice is too much for the youngest kid. If your household likes spicy food or someone is committed to high-protein snacks, these earn permanent pantry space. Worth picking up at least once to see if your family rotates through them.
Where to find it
Where to find it: Wilde Protein Chips Buffalo Chicken, 8.5 oz at Costco. Pack size: 8.5 oz resealable bag. Price: ~$12–$15, varies by warehouse. Storage: shelf-stable / pantry. Aisle: snack aisle (often near healthy / keto snacks).
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