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Low Carb Keto Tortilla Chips Recipe

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Posted on January 27, 2020 By Faith Gorsky
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This Homemade Low Carb Keto Tortilla Chips Recipe will become your go-to tortilla chips recipe! It’s perfect when you’re craving crispy chips paired with salsa, guacamole, or queso.

Low Carb Keto Tortilla Chips with Garlicky Bacon Guacamole

Tortilla chips are without a doubt a favorite snack food, right up there with popcorn and hot dogs! They’re served at sporting events, movie theaters, parties and gatherings, and even just snack time at home.

There was no way we wanted to give up tortilla chips just because we live a keto lifestyle. So we found a way to include them! You won’t believe how easy our Homemade Low Carb Tortilla Chips are to make!

This recipe is from our Crowd-Pleasing Snacks and Party Food Appetizers e-book, and we recommend serving it along with our Garlicky Bacon Guacamole recipe from that e-book as well.

A Brief History of Tortilla Chips and Where They Come From

The method of making corn into tortillas is credited to the Aztec Indians in Mexico, and simplified recipes for tortillas were included in American cookbooks as early as the 1890’s. Tortilla chips (known as tostadas in Mexico), made from fried leftover tortilla dough, were being made in southern California in the early 1900’s.

By the 1940’s, tortilla chips were being mass-produced in Los Angeles. After that, their popularity exploded. (Read more about the history of tortilla chips on CNN, World Food History, and Wikipedia.)

Front View of Low Carb Keto Tortilla Chips

Different Kinds of Tortilla Chips

Tortilla chips are most commonly made from corn, but they can also be made from flour and recently they’re being made out of just about anything! We’ve seen them made out of sweet potato, quinoa, lentils, kale, etc.

It seems like the sky is the limit in terms of what you can make tortilla chips out of. The one thing we couldn’t find on the market was keto tortilla chips, so we decided to come up with our own version.

How Corn Tortilla Chips Are Made

Coarse masa, which is corn (commonly a blend of white and yellow corn) that has been soaked in food-grade lime and water solution to break down the hulls, is used in making corn tortilla chips.

The kernels are then ground into flour, mixed with water and salt to form a dough, shaped into thin disks (traditionally using a tortilla press), baked, and then cut into wedges and fried.

What a process, right? (You can read more about making corn tortilla chips on Made How and Science Direct.)

Flour Tortillas

Flour tortillas are derived from corn tortillas, made from an unleavened wheat and water-based dough that’s shaped and cooked like corn tortilla chips. Like corn tortillas, flour or wheat tortillas can also be made into chips, but it’s not nearly as common as corn tortilla chips.

(Read more about flour tortillas on Wikipedia.) Maybe because they’re not as sturdy and good for dipping into things like guac, queso, and salsa?

Keto-Friendly Tortilla Chips on a Low Carb Diet

We kept this recipe super simple, with just three ingredients (not including salt and pepper).  We took inspiration from fat head dough for our tortilla chips recipe.

To make low carb tortilla chips, first you start by melting mozzarella cheese and mixing it with enough almond flour and a touch of flaxseed meal to form a dough. It’s seriously that easy!

Then you will roll out the dough, cut it into chips, and bake! Boom you’re done!

PRO TIP: Don’t skip out on the flax seed! It gives it better texture. If you want it to blend in and not look “speckled” then use golden flax seed meal instead of regular flaxseed meal.

How Many Carbs in Tortilla Chips?

These low carb homemade tortilla chips only have 2.6g net carbs per serving whereas normal tortilla chips pack a whopping 15-20g net carbs per serving.

Pro Tip: This recipe makes 6 servings and number of chips vary depending on how big you cut your chips and how thin you roll out the dough.

These homemade tortilla chips are the perfect low carb chips to bring to a party or football season. Try these keto tortilla chips with the following recipes. They are sure to be a crowd pleaser!

  • Creamy Crab Salad Recipe – totally dippable and will impress your friends and family
  • Crack Chicken – Elevate your keto appetizer with our famous crack chicken recipe
  • Cheesy Garlic and Kale Dip – Not a fan of kale? This dip will change your mind!
  • Buffalo Chicken Dip – It’s so good you will want to eat it with a spoon!
  • Baked Creamy Garlic Parmesan Hot Artichoke Dip – perfect for game day!

If you’re looking for more low carb snacks, check out the following

  • Low Carb Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
  • Pimento Cheese with Celery
  • Summer Sausage Cucumber Bites with Cream Cheese
  • Salami and Cheese Pinwheels

All of these low carb snacks are perfect for game day, holiday parties or family gatherings. If you don’t want to make them now, bookmark the link or pin them for later!

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Low Carb Keto Tortilla Chips with Garlicky Bacon Guacamole

Low Carb Keto Tortilla Chips Recipe

This Low Carb Keto Tortilla Chips Recipe will become your go-to tortilla chips recipe when you’re craving crispy chips paired with salsa, guacamole, or queso.
Author: Faith
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 147
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 37 mins
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups 170 g part-skim shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup 56 g almond flour
  • 1 tablespoon golden flaxseed meal
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat liners.
  • Melt the cheese in a double boiler or microwave. If you’re using the microwave, place the cheese in a large glass bowl, microwave it for 1 minute, and then in 15 second-intervals after that, checking and stirring until it’s melted.
  • Once the cheese is melted, use a fork to mix in the almond flour, flaxseed meal, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to knead it a bit until it looks like dough. (If the dough cools too much, you may need to microwave it for a few seconds so it’s easier to work with.)
  • Divide the dough into 2 equal balls. Spread or roll each ball of dough out onto the prepared baking sheets until each is a rectangle about 8 by 10-inches. Cut each into square or triangle-shaped chips. Spread the chips out on the baking sheets so they’re not touching.
  • Bake until golden brown on both sides, about 10 to 15 minutes, flipping the chips once halfway through.
  • Serve, or store the chips for up to 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature. To re-crisp the chips after the first day, bake them for 5 minutes at 350F.

Notes

  • Don't skip out on the flax seed! It gives it better texture. If you want it to blend in and not look "speckled" then use golden flax seed meal instead of regular flaxseed meal.
  • This recipe makes 6 servings and number of chips vary depending on how big you cut your chips and how thin you roll out the dough.
Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Keto Tortilla Chips Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147 Calories from Fat 98
% Daily Value*
Fat 10.9g17%
Saturated Fat 122g763%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g
Sodium 289mg13%
Carbohydrates 4.3g1%
Fiber 1.7g7%
Protein 9.2g18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Paula Countryman says

    5 stars
    I used pepper Jack cheese as it was all I had on hand. Wow! The tortilla chips were great! Going to use pepper Jack cheese from now on.

    Reply
    • Deanne says

      Took your advice and subbed in some pepper cheese. Wow. So good! The recipe was easy, working with the dough was easy and we prefer these to normal chips!

      Thank you for this recipe. New to your site and will definitely try more.

      Reply
  2. Renee says

    5 stars
    Fantastic! Will make these all the time.

    Reply
    • Lara says

      Hi Renee! We’re so happy you loved the chips!

      Reply
  3. Linda says

    Hi: Can you freeze these? Thanks

    Reply
    • Lara says

      Hi Linda,
      We haven’t tried freezing them since there normally aren’t any left after we make them

      Reply
  4. Marlene Bielawski says

    Ok, I just came back from potluck dinner and had made a baked Taco dip with meat and these crackers to dip with. NONE left!!!!

    I didn’t even notice the skim milk part of the cheeze. Used Kraft pizza mozzarella and worked out fine. Made mine in a hamburger press and got them almost paper thin. They held together nicely. Used the press to get circle shapes and put one tablespoon of dough in each one. I used a pizza cutter wheel to cut into 1/4 pieces. Being so thin, and baking on a pizza stone, they cooked in less than 5 minutes on each side. Added spices from another Keto tortilla chip recipe which made them extra delicious even for eating alone without dip.

    Next time I make it, I’m going to roll in between two parchment sheets with thickness strips to make them all uniform, then will use a round cookie cutter. Being able to reheat the remaining dough scraps makes it so easy to be frugal and get every last bit baked. Will still use the pizza cutter wheel to cut in 1/4ths.

    Thanks for the Keto version. Now I can ‘be good’ and enjoy my snacks the Keto way. I had been buying bags of tortilla chips and measuring out 10 chip portions. Was hard having the rest of the chips around to tempt me. Not any more! THANK YOU!!

    Reply
    • Faith Gorsky says

      Marlene, Thanks so much for your comment, we’re so happy you enjoyed the recipe! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Sarah says

    5 stars
    Loved these! I didn’t have any flax seed meal so I used xanthyn gum instead and added a teaspoon of sesame seeds. They remind me of pita crisps. A keeper for sure.

    Reply
  6. Stephanie says

    5 stars
    Thanks for this recipe! These are the best keto chips by far! I love to dip these in guacamole. And I can’t ever just eat one serving!

    Reply
    • Lara says

      HI Stephanie,

      We’re so glad you love them! Guac is my favorite way to eat them too!

      Reply
  7. Yasmin says

    What can I use as substitute for the flaxseed meal if i don’t have any on hand? Thanks

    Reply
    • Lara says

      We have not made this recipe without flaxseed, but possibly ground up chia seeds may work?

      Reply
    • Carla says

      5 stars
      I used hemp hearts, they worked great! This recipe is the best…Thank you!

      Reply
      • Lara says

        We’re so glad it worked with the hemp hearts!

  8. Sarah Rachels says

    Keto is high protein, high fat, low carb right? New to it.

    Reply
    • Lara says

      Hi Sarah,

      For the majority of people a keto diet is moderate in protein. Some people can have higher amounts of protein and stay in ketosis.

      Reply
  9. Ahna says

    5 stars
    These were great! Highly recommend, thank you

    Reply
  10. Deepthi Basalingappa says

    5 stars
    Thank you for this wonderful tortilla chips recipe. I have been looking for one from a long time which tastes like tortilla chips. I was kind of bored of the cheese crisps while on keto. I tried this recipe and it turned out awesome. Mine turned a lil brown as I baked a bit more but the taste and texture were so good. Thanks for the amazing job in creating these recipes for keto. You guys rock!!

    Reply
    • Lara says

      Hi Deepthi,

      We’re so glad you loved the recipe!

      Reply
  11. Elizabeth says

    5 stars
    Incredibly, this article really helped me in cook, and this article is very easy to follow and not complicated. Thank you, the reviews are very helpful, so you want this to be easy, it looks easy and fun. So can’t wait to try. I look forward to other recipes

    Reply
  12. Aimee says

    5 stars
    I really enjoyed this-I added a squeeze of lemon and some cumin.

    Reply
    • Lara says

      Hi Aimee,

      We’re glad you liked the tortilla chips. And such a great idea about adding lemon and cumin!

      Reply
  13. Kim says

    Do you think this would work with other cheese besides mozzarella?

    Reply
    • Lara says

      Hi Kim,

      We’ve only tested this with mozzarella. If you try it with something else, please let us know how they turn out.

      Reply
      • Kim says

        Hi Lara,

        I did actually try this with what I had on hand – Mexican style four cheese shredded. I have made with mozzarella in the past. These ones had a cheesier taste, and mozzarella has more chip taste. Both are amazing and cool the same texture.

    • Faith Gorsky says

      Kim, I’ve tried this with cheddar and it doesn’t work well – the cheddar was too oily. Please let me know how it goes if you try it with another type of cheese!

      Reply
      • Kim says

        Was same texture for me, see above comment for more details! 😁

  14. Red says

    5 stars
    This looks so good! I can’t wait to try this someday. Thanks a lot for posting!

    Reply
    • Lara says

      Hi Red,

      We hope you love it!

      Reply
    • Brittany says

      Is one gram the correct serving size?

      Reply
      • Lara says

        So sorry, the recipe serves 6.

      • Morgan says

        6 people? 6 grams? 6 chips?

      • Lara says

        6 servings. Number of chips depends on how big you make your chips and how thin you roll out your dough

  15. Frankie says

    5 stars
    I’m going to try this tomorrow because we’re going to have a movie marathon. I’m sure my wife’s going to like this because this is going to be different from our usual popcorn. Thanks for posting this!

    Reply
    • Lara says

      Hi Frankie! We hope you like it. It’s one of our favorite recipes on the blog!

      Reply
      • Rachel says

        Can I use a tbsp more almond flour instead of the flaxseed?

      • Lara says

        We haven’t tested the recipe with omitting the flax and subbing more almond flour. If you do try this, please let us know how it turns out.

  16. Tessa says

    Very excited to try this recipe, thank you! How long do they stay crisp when setting out? If I take them to a party, will they remain crisp 3 hours or so?

    Reply
    • Lara says

      They should still be crispy after 3 hours. If you want to re-crisp them we have directions for doing so in the recipe card 🙂

      Reply
  17. Lyn says

    5 stars
    I’ve always loved tortilla chips and will be sure to try this keto tortilla chips recipe!

    Reply
    • Lara says

      Hi Lyn,

      Please let us know how they turn out 🙂

      Reply
    • Nane Jankowski says

      okay, this was hard one. obviously almond flour varies a lot in consistency and I guess mine was too absorbing, I needed to add an eggwhite and the dough was still super hard to work it. what was interesting though..with this almond flour they basically turned out like uncooked tortillas so I could definitely leaving them as a tortilla, frying then in the pan and roll them up! oh and the chips puffed up a lot but are super tasty!

      Reply
  18. Bubie says

    5 stars
    This is a great recipe. I have tried other Keto tortilla chips, and this on is the best. I used my air fryer and it came out great also. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Lara says

      Hi Bubie,

      Thank you so much! We are so happy you LOVED this recipe. I would have never thought to put them in the air fryer. I will have to try that next time!

      Reply
  19. Su Mucheng says

    5 stars
    Good read, informative and well written. This keto tortilla chips recipe is so delicious.

    Reply
    • Lara says

      Hi Su,

      We are so glad you enjoyed the tortilla chips!

      Reply
  20. Vic says

    This recipe looks so good! I can’t wait to try this one. I so love tortilla chips!

    Reply
  21. Vic says

    5 stars
    I so love tortilla chips! I’m definitely going to try this recipe and this is also perfect for me as I’m on a keto diet! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Lara says

      Hi Vic, we hope you love our recipe!

      Reply
      • Bjones93 says

        Has anyone tried to fry them?

      • Lara says

        We have not unfortunately

  22. Ann Rusnak says

    5 stars
    This is the best tortilla chip recipe I’ve tried. Made these today and my non-keto husband likes them too. Before I cut the dough into chips, I spread a very thin layer of fresh lime juice over it. Sprinkled with salt. Yum.

    Reply
    • Faith Gorsky says

      Ann, Thank you so much for letting us know, we’re so happy to hear that you and your hubby enjoyed them! 🙂

      Reply
  23. Adriana Gutierrez says

    Is it really necessary to spread them apart? I’ve made a number of cracker recipes where simply scoring them before baking allowed them to separate easily after cooking.

    Reply
    • Faith Gorsky says

      Adriana, We spread them out because of the cheese in the dough (which spreads out when baking). This recipe may work just scoring the chips and leaving them next to each other, but we haven’t tried it. If you give it a try, let us know how it goes!

      Reply
      • Analicia says

        5 stars
        Absolutely loved this recipe!! Its a whole lot of goodness 💕

      • Lara says

        Hi Analicia,
        We’re glad you loved it!

  24. Lewis Johnson says

    Delicious recipe.

    Reply
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