The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CRUNCHIEST
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The straight part
We know that "the potato chips that one might prefer the most" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case the potato chips that one might prefer the most = crunchiest.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CRUNCHIEST mean?
CRUNCHIEST adjective- Likely to crunch, especially with reference to food when it is eaten.
- Having sensibilities of a counter-culture nature lover or hippie; derived from the concept of crunchy granola.