Missing chips on your keto diet? You are going to fall in love with this Low Carb Tortilla Chips Recipe! Crispy and crunchy, this recipe is the perfect way to get your salty fix in.
Do you have a sweet tooth, or are you on team salty?
While I love a yummy dessert from time to time, I am 100% on team salty.
One of the hardest things about adapting to this lifestyle was finding keto recipes that satisfied my need for crunchy and salty.
This Low Carb Tortilla Chips Recipe has quickly become my favorite way to satisfy my cravings.
It is ridiculously simple to make, easy to customize, and so fun.
Give it a try and let me know what you think.
INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING LOW CARB TORTILLA CHIPS
- Tortillas: You can use my homemade almond flour tortillas or purchased tortillas. If you decide to buy them, check the ingredients and make sure that they fit within your dietary goals. Unless you have a local bakery, it can be hard to find keto tortillas that are also gluten-free.
- Avocado Oil: You could also use olive oil - be aware of the smoke point.
- Salt: I use Maldon sea salt. If you are frying, make sure that you salt the chips right when you take them out of the oil.
Keto Tortilla Chips Recipe Variations
For fun flavor variations, sprinkle these seasoning blends over the chips before baking or air frying or after frying while the chips are still warm. Use fresh spices for the fullest flavor and best taste. Store leftovers in a small jar.
- Ranch: To make ranch seasoning, combine 2 tablespoons of dried parsley, 1 tablespoon dried chives, 2 teaspoons each of onion and garlic powder, 1 teaspoon each of dried dill, salt and pepper.
- Onion: Combine 2 tablespoons onion powder, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon crush red pepper flakes, and ½ teaspoon sea salt.
- BBQ: Combine 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, ½ tablespoon brown sugar substitute, 1 teaspoon each of sea salt, granulated garlic, and mustard powder, and ¼ teaspoon of chili powder and cayenne pepper.
- Cheesy: Combine 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, 1 teaspoon each of salt and garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
Tips and Tricks
- For maximum crispness, make sure you are giving the keto chips enough space. Don’t overcrowd when baking or air frying - which could mean cooking in batches. For frying, you will want to cook in batches.
- The easiest ways that I have found to cut the tortillas is with a pizza cutter, pastry cutter, or kitchen scissors.
- For baking or air frying, cooking spray works well to coat the chips. Alternatively, you can use a silicone brush.
- If you are making your tortillas, the trick is to roll them out as thinly as possible. You can use a tortilla press. If you don’t have one, a rolling pin works just fine. Either way, I like to flatten the dough between two sheets of parchment paper.
- The total cooking time will be influenced by the tortillas that you use. Make sure you keep a close eye on them so that they don’t burn.
Serving Suggestions
These chips are excellent with guacamole, keto-friendly salsa, nacho cheese dip, dipped in keto ranch dressing, or with this lemon dill sauce. I especially love them with Keto Baked Brie or using them to make keto nachos. They are also tasty enough to enjoy on their own.
Storage
Keep these low-carb tortilla chips at room temperature for up to one week. If they lose their crispness, pop them in the oven or air fryer basket to crisp them back up.
You could heat them in the microwave, but the texture will not be as crisp.
I do not recommend refrigerating or freezing.
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How to Make Low Carb Tortilla Chips Recipe
Start by cutting your tortillas into wedges.
For Frying
Heat your oil to about 350 degrees to 355 degrees.
Cook the tortillas in batches until they are golden brown. It should take about two minutes total.
Baked Low Carb Tortilla Chip Recipe
Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper and arrange the tortilla pieces on the baking sheet.
Brush or spray with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Cool on a wire rack.
Air Fryer Low Carb Tortilla Chips Recipe
For air fryer chips, preheat your air fryer to 325 degrees. Brush or spray the chips with oil and sprinkle with salt.
Cook for 7 minutes.
Flip the tortillas, and cook for 7 minutes longer, until golden brown.
Cool on a wire rack.
More Keto Snack FriendlyRecipes to Try
- Keto Deviled Eggs are a classic recipe that everyone loves. They are simple to make and always a hit!
- Missing fries? You are going to go wild for these Keto Jicama Fries. Perfect for dipping, keep this recipe in your back pocket for when cravings kick in.
- Even the kids go wild for these Keto Pizza Bites. They are a great snack, and also work well for a make-ahead lunch.
Low Carb Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Almond Flour Tortillas or purchased low carb tortillas
- Avocado oil
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Cut the tortillas into wedges.
Frying
- Heat ½ inch of oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Cook the tortillas in batches, turning once, until golden brown. It should take about 1 minute per side.
- Remove to a plate lined with paper towels and sprinkle immediately with salt.
- Allow to Cool
Deep Frying
- Heat the oil to 355° F.
- Cook for about 2 to 2 ½ minutes.
- Remove to a plate lined with paper towels and sprinkle immediately with salt.
- Allow to Cool
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the tortilla pieces on the baking sheet.
- Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for about 20 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack.
Air Fryer
- Heat the air fryer to 325° F. Brush or spray the tortillas with oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Cook for 7 minutes. Flip, and cook for 7 minutes longer, until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack.
Toni L Lacy
These are a favorite snack of mine. I buy Mission carb smart tortillas for this. I tried this with the tomato basil ones but wasn't impressed but the spinach herb ones are a real treat.