George Crum | The Man who invented Chips

George Crum was an innovative American chef of Native American and African American descent who is credited with inventing potato chips in 1853. He worked at various restaurants and resorts throughout his career, and was known for his creativity in the kitchen. Crum's invention of potato chips came about when a customer complained about the thickness of his fried potatoes, leading Crum to slice the potatoes thinly, fry them until they were crispy, and season them with salt, creating a new snack food that quickly became popular.