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

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.

Keto Tortilla Chips

These homemade keto tortilla chips are a keto lovers dream as they are a little cheaper than store bought already made keto chips and they use simple ingredients.  I like to use them for dipping into my favorite salsa, 7 Layer Dip, Buffalo Chicken Dip, keto nacho cheese, and Supreme Pizza Dip!  You could also make keto nachos!

Crunchy chips are one of those things a lot of people miss on a keto diet.  These low-carb tortillas, turned into crispy chips, are just like the real thing.  There's no need for making an almond flour or fat head dough, using a rolling pin or a tortilla press or rolling dough between pieces of parchment paper...none of that.  In my opinion, this easy recipe is the closest to classic tortilla chips.  Now you can have your favorite crunchy snack whenever you have chip cravings or for game night.

Ingredients needed

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for this easy keto tortilla chips recipe. 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 sea salt for plain keto tortilla chips!

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 or olive 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 (easiest way)

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

Step 1. Stack up your low carb 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. Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter.

Step 2. Grease 2, half sheet pans (17 X 12 inch or 46cm x 33cm) with about 1 tablespoon (14g) 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.

Step 3 - Season both sides of the chips with your favorite seasonings, or just salt.  I used about 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning for keto nacho chips.  You can use store bought, or make your own Taco Seasoning with this recipe.  It includes onion powder, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and smoked paprika. This is your opportunity to season the chips because it will have a hard time sticking after baking.

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!

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 (6.35mm) of oil, minimum.

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 they 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.

Storage

I tried 2 methods to store these keto-friendly tortilla chips and there was a clear winner.  I put half in a plastic ziplock bag and the other half 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.

Store bought keto chips

Sometimes we just want to go to the pantry and have some traditional tortilla chips like we used to back before keto.  Well, good news because it is starting to be more and more common to find low carb 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 2g 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.