# Dried Shishito Pepper Crisps Trader Joe's New Shishito Crisps are a Crunchy, Mildly Spiced Snack By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-11-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shishito-crisps References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/shishito-crisps-076055)  [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chile-crackers) has taken inspiration from a fan-favorite appetizer to create its new Shishito Crisps. If you've never had them before, blistered or shared shishito peppers are a [simple yet flavorful appetizer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-cho-tm) that involves taking mild shishito peppers and cooking them until they're deliciously charred. Trader Joe's new Shishito Crisps takes inspiration from this dish by turning the distinctive green peppers into a crunchy cracker. Made by a supplier in Thailand, the new crisps are made from nothing more than shishitos, rice bran oil, and salt. The peppers are [vacuum-fired until light and crispy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-lady-apple-chips) and then finished with nothing more than a sprinkle of salt. If you're wondering how to enjoy Trader Joe's Shishito Crisps, the brand suggests pairing them with soup or crumbling a few on a rice bowl for some added crunch. Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.4/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 31% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vegetable-based Snacks:** The transformation of vegetables into snack forms presents a healthier alternative to traditional chips, appealing to health-conscious consumers. - **International Flavors:** Integrating globally inspired flavors into everyday snacks broadens culinary experiences and caters to diverse palates. - **Minimal-ingredient Foods:** Simplifying ingredient lists to just a few items resonates with consumers seeking transparency and simplicity in their food choices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Foods:** The snack food industry can leverage unique vegetable ingredients to create innovative and healthy options for consumers. - **Health Foods:** Opportunities abound in the health food sector to develop products that satisfy nutritional needs while offering global taste profiles. - **Specialty Grocery:** Specialty grocery stores can benefit from stocking minimally processed, culturally diverse snacks that appeal to niche markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dried Bell Pepper Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oven-dried-red-yellow-bell-pepper-crisps.md) - [Tomato-Red Chile Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chile-crackers.md) - [Spicy Tempura Seaweed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-tempura-seaweed-snack.md) - [Crispy Jalapeño Toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-crispy-jalapeo-pieces.md) - [Baked Pea Flour Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-pops.md) - [Baked Pizza Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-pizza-flavored-pillow-crisps.md) - [Herby Pizza-Seasoned Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-seasoned-crackers.md) - [Spicy Onion-Flavored Peanuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-chili-onion-peanuts.md) - [Heirloom Corn-Based Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-cheese-crunchies.md)