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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Published: Dec 12, 2022 · by: Jennifer Banz · This post may contain affiliate links

    Keto Tortilla Chips from Low Carb Tortillas (No Rolling Dough, only 10 Minutes!)

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    Whenever I want keto tortilla chips, I am not interested in making a dough, rolling it out with a rolling pin, cutting them, then baking or frying them.  I would much rather use low carb tortillas and have tortilla chips that are keto friendly in about 10 minutes.

    These keto tortilla chips are a keto lovers dream as they are a little cheaper than store bought already made keto chips.  I like to use them for dipping into 7 Layer Dip, Buffalo Chicken Dip, and Supreme Pizza Dip!

    keto tortilla chips on a sheet tray
    Contents hide
    1 Ingredients needed
    2 Keto Tortilla Chips - Baking Method
    3 How to fry keto tortilla chips
    4 Storage
    5 Store bought keto chips
    6 Frequently asked questions
    7 Keto Tortilla Chips from Low Carb Tortillas Recipe
    7.1 Ingredients
    7.2 Equipment
    7.3 Instructions
    7.3.1 Baking instructions
    7.3.2 Frying instructions
    7.4 Jennifer's tips
    7.5 Nutrition per serving

    Ingredients needed

    This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for this keto tortilla chips from low carb tortillas recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For a printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

    We only really need 2 ingredients for this recipe and they are keto friendly tortillas that are about 8 inches in diameter and some oil.  You can use spray oil or you can use oil and a basting brush to give the chips a nice coating so the seasoning sticks.  You will also need any seasonings you want to use...or just salt for plain keto tortilla chips!

    keto tortillas on a cutting board

    Keto Friendly Tortillas - You can use any brand you like.  I prefer La Banderita because they are quite common in local grocery stores.  I also like them because they aren't too thick.  I find that mission brand are on the thicker side, but they still would work.  They just might need to be cooked a little longer.

    Oil - Any oil will do but I like to use avocado oil.  You can use spray avocado oil or you can use a basting brush to coat the pan and the tortillas.  I do not recommend cooking oil sprays like PAM as they tend to burn.

    Seasonings - I used taco seasoning on my chips because I was using them to top my Keto Taco Casserole.  If I wanted to eat them with a dip, I would probably go with just salt.  You could also use ranch seasoning for a cool ranch flavor.

    Keto Tortilla Chips - Baking Method

    This section explains how to make this low carb tortilla chips recipe step by step. For a full printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

    Step 1. Stack up your tortillas on a cutting board (I stacked up 5 at a time) and cut them into 8 triangles.  I cut the stack of tortillas in half, then into quarters, then finally, into eights.

    tortillas cut into chips on a cutting board

    Step 2. Grease 2, half sheet pans (17 inch X 12 inch) with about 1 tablespoon of oil.  Lay the cut tortillas in a single layer on top, and then coat the tops of the tortillas with another tablespoon of oil.  I was able to fit 5 cut up tortillas on 2 half sheet pans.

    cut tortillas on a baking pan coated with oil

    Step 3 - Season both sides of the chips with your favorite seasonings, or just salt.  I used about 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning.  You can use store bought, or make your own Taco Seasoning with this recipe.  This is your opportunity to season the chips because it will have a hard time sticking after baking.

    cut tortillas seasoned with taco seasoning on a sheet pan

    Step 4 - Bake the tortillas in the oven at 350F (175C) for 7-10 minutes.  They will turn golden brown and be crispy.  The time may vary depending on how thick your tortillas are.  Start checking them after 5 minutes.  After the cool on the tray for about 10 minutes, they are ready to eat!

    keto tortilla chips on a sheet tray

    How to fry keto tortilla chips

    We are going to cut these just the same as with baking.  But while you are cutting your chips, you need to heat your oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  I used avocado oil but you could use vegetable or canola oil.  I filled my skillet with about ¼ inch of oil, minimum.

    heating a large black skillet with oil for frying

    We aren't going to season these chips ahead of time for this method.  We are going to go straight into frying as soon as our oil reaches 350F (176C).  Use a probe thermometer to make sure your oil is the right temperature.  You can also test the oil with the tip of a tortilla.  If small bubbles start to form around the tortillas the oil is ready.

    Add a single layer of cut tortillas to the hot oil to start frying.  Do not crowd the pan.  The oil should bubble around the chips and they will start to sizzle and brown.  Flip them with tongs or a slotted spoon after about 1-2 minutes and continue to flip them until the are golden brown.  If the chips brown too quickly before they get crisp, your oil is too hot.

    chips frying in oil

    Remove the chips from the oil with tongs or a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.  This is the time to season how you like.

    fried tortilla chips on paper towels

    Storage

    I tried 2 methods to store these chips and there was a clear winner.  I put half in a plastic zip top bag and the other have in a paper sack.  The next day I checked for crispness and the ones in the paper sack were starting to get soggy.  The plastic zip top bag chips were still crisp.  These should be consumed within a few days of cooking.

    tortilla chips stored in plastic vs paper bag

    Store bought keto chips

    Sometimes we just want to go to the pantry and have some tortilla chips like we used to back before keto.  Well, you're in luck because it is starting to be more an more common to find keto friendly tortilla chips in local grocery stores.  How exciting!  Here are some brands I recommend.

    Hilo Life - These are my favorite chips for keto.  I can find the best deal at Costco.  They are so good!  Each serving is 150 calories and 3 net carbs.

    Beyond Chips - I haven't tried these but if you have, please let me know if you like them!  These are 160 calories and 2 net carbs per serving.

    Quest Protein Chips - I have tried these and they are really tasty, and a great source of protein!  They are 140 calories per serving and 4 net carbs.

    Frequently asked questions

    Do you recommend baked or fried keto tortilla chips?  I recommend baking the chips.  Frying added a lot of time, mess, and oil!  In fact, each chip absorbed 2 grams of oil.  That's 20 extra calories per chip!  Also, the fried chips are much easier to over cook (as you can see from my photo, oops)

    Which tortillas make the best keto chips?  I would pick a thin tortilla that is about 8 inches in diameter.  That would be the soft taco size from La Banderita.

    Can I use this technique with Egg Life tortillas?  I have not tried it but I would think the baking method may work.  They are really thin so the cook time would probably be much less.

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    keto tortilla chips on a sheet tray

    Keto Tortilla Chips from Low Carb Tortillas Recipe

    Whenever I want keto tortilla chips, I am not interested in making a dough, rolling it out with a rolling pin, cutting them, then baking or frying them.  I would much rather use store bought low carb tortillas and have tortilla chips that are keto friendly in about 10 minutes.
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    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 87
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    Ingredients

    • 5 8 inch low carb tortillas
    • 2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided (More if frying)
    • 2 tablespoons seasoning of choice
    • salt to taste
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    Equipment

    • 2 17 inch x 12 inch rimmed baking sheets

    Instructions

    Baking instructions

    • Pre-heat the oven to 350F (176C)
    • Stack 5 tortillas on a cutting board on top of each other and cut into eights with a sharp knife.
    • Brush the rimmed baking sheets with ½ the avocado oil. Place the cut tortillas in a single layer on the baking trays. Use the remaining oil to brush the tops of the tortillas.
    • Season both sides of the chips with seasoning of choice. (see notes)
    • Bake in the oven for 7-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of your tortillas. Start checking them after 5 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan for 10 minutes.

    Frying instructions

    • Heat ¼ inch of oil in a large heavy bottom skillet over medium heat.
    • Stack 5 tortillas on a cutting board on top of each other and cut into eights with a sharp knife.
    • Heat the oil to 350F (176C). Use a probe thermometer to make sure your oil is the right temperature.  You can also test the oil with the tip of a tortilla.  If small bubbles start to form around the tortillas the oil is ready.
    • Add a single layer of cut tortillas to the hot oil to start frying.  Do not crowd the pan.  The oil should bubble around the chips and they will start to sizzle and brown.  Flip them with tongs or a slotted spoon after about 1-2 minutes and continue to flip them until the are golden brown.  If the chips brown too quickly before they get crisp, your oil is too hot.
    • Remove the chips from the oil with tongs or a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.  This is the time to season how you like.

    Jennifer's tips

    • Storage - Store these in a plastic zip top back or an air tight container for up to 3 days.  Storing in a paper bag resulted in stale chips.
    • Nutrition - The nutrition is for 1 serving which is 10 chips baked.  Nutrition for 10 chips fried: 224 calories, 20g fat, 19g carbs, 14g fiber, 6g protein
    • Keto Friendly Tortillas - You can use any brand you like.  I prefer La Banderita because they are quite common in local grocery stores.  I also like them because they aren't too thick.  I find that mission brand are on the thicker side, but they still would work.  They just might need to be cooked a little longer.
    • Oil - Any oil will do but I like to use avocado oil.  You can use spray avocado oil or you can use a basting brush to coat the pan and the tortillas.  I do not recommend cooking oil sprays like PAM as they tend to burn.
    • Seasonings - I used taco seasoning on my chips because I was using them to top my Keto Taco Casserole.  If I wanted to eat them with a dip, I would probably go with just salt.  You could also use ranch seasoning for a cool ranch flavor.
    Servings: 4

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 87 | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 14g

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

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    1. Aesha says

      June 06, 2023 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      I made this recipe yesterday and, after tasting a chip from the first batch...I HAD to start on a second!! My husband and I loved them so much that we pretty much polished off a batch of them in a day...lol I seasoned mine with a sprinkle of Lawry's seasoned salt and onion powder. Mmmm!

      This is going to be a go-to when I want chips - they're MUCH tastier than protein chips on the market!

      Reply
    2. Michele says

      December 29, 2022 at 8:10 am

      4 stars
      I have made these twice, both times in the oven. They are decent and work well with dippers for salsa.

      Reply
    3. Lynne says

      December 13, 2022 at 11:28 am

      Hi, I can’t wait to try making chips from tortillas. I have tried the Beyond Chips, they aren’t bad. Eaten plain they are a little weird, but using them to dip they tasted fine. Keep in mind that the texture is not quite the same as actual tortilla chips though.
      I love your recipes, thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
    4. Lorry Norton says

      December 13, 2022 at 12:25 am

      5 stars
      So glad to see this! I tried making some the other day, and it was a disaster. I tried cooking them in my air fryer, and some in the microwave. Neither method was good. I will definitely betrying this! Thank you so much. Now I need a good nacho cheese recipe. 😁

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        December 13, 2022 at 1:15 pm

        Try this nacho cheese recipe! https://jenniferbanz.com/keto-cheese-sauce
        I also have a crockpot cheese dip: https://jenniferbanz.com/crockpot-cheese-dip

        Reply
    5. Lynda says

      December 12, 2022 at 8:04 pm

      Thank you for the detailed instructions. In the past I have deep fried them and they burn quickly, but taste really good. I think I deep fried them because I wanted to use a vintage cast iron chicken fryer I bought on eBay. I enjoy your recipe emails.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        December 13, 2022 at 1:15 pm

        Thank you Lynda!

        Reply

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