who invented potato chips

Potato chips were invented by George Crum in 1853. Crum, a chef of African American and Native American descent, created potato chips at Moon's Lake House restaurant in Saratoga Springs, New York. The invention occurred when a patron complained that the French-fried potatoes were too thick, prompting Crum to slice the potatoes extremely thin, fry them until crisp, and season them with salt. This new crispy snack quickly became popular and is considered the origin story of potato chips, though some details and alternative claims exist. Nevertheless, George Crum is widely credited with inventing potato chips.