Learn to quickly make keto tortilla chips for dipping into low-carb cheese dip with just two ingredients.
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What Are Keto Tortilla Chips?
Low-carb tortillas are a quick, delicious keto snack that is also gluten-free. Because they only have two essential ingredients, you can make low-carb tortillas in less than 15 minutes.
So, even on a ketogenic diet, you don’t have to miss out on that authentic movie theater feeling. Just add nacho chips and a creamy cheese dip.
With my quick recipes, you can quickly bring the movie combo home and lose weight. You only need mozzarella and almond flour for the ketogenic version of classic tortilla chips.
Are Low-Carb Tortilla Chips Keto?
Yes, low-carb tortilla chips are keto-friendly.
Because they don’t use corn or wheat flour, they are low in carbohydrates. Thanks to mozzarella and almonds, they’re even high in fat. That’s an ideal condition for ketogenic foods.
One serving of Low-Carb Nachos has only 1.5 g net carbohydrates (*,*).
How to Store Keto Tortilla Chips
Homemade keto nachos will keep for 1-2 weeks. It would help to store them in a sealed container to keep them fresh.
It would be best not to store tortilla chips in the refrigerator or freeze them because they will lose their crunchy texture.
Flavors and Variations
You can add different flavors to this keto recipe by adding spices:
- Nacho cheese: replace ½ cup mozzarella with cheddar
- Doritos: chili powder, grated Parmesan, smoked paprika, and Himalayan salt (the chips get the characteristic orange color of Doritos)
- Cool Ranch: smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and Himalayan salt
How to Make Keto Tortilla Chips
Preheat the oven to 350°F with top and bottom heat, and line two baking sheets with baking paper.
Place the grated mozzarella in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for up to 2 minutes to melt. Stir it every 30 seconds. Then add the almond flour and Himalayan salt. Knead the dough with your hands until a smooth ball is formed.
Now place the finished dough between two sheets of baking paper and roll it thinly into a rectangle. Then cut into triangles with a pizza roller.
Spread the nacho chips on the baking sheets and bake until the edges are golden and crispy (10 to 15 minutes).
Keto Tortilla Chips (Two Ingredients)
Ingredients
- 1 cup mozzarella shredded
- 1 cup almond flour
- pink Himalayan salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C on top and bottom heat and line two baking sheets with baking paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the mozzarella in the microwave for up to 2 minutes. Stir every 30 seconds. Add almond flour and Himalayan salt. Knead the dough with your hands until a smooth ball forms.
- Place the dough between two sheets of baking paper and roll out thinly into a rectangle. Cut the dough into triangles with a pizza roller.
- Spread the nacho chips on the baking sheets and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the edges are golden and crispy.
Preheat oven to 180°C on top and bottom heat and line two baking sheets with baking paper.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the mozzarella in the microwave for up to 2 minutes. Stir every 30 seconds. Add almond flour and Himalayan salt. Knead the dough with your hands until a smooth ball forms.
Place the dough between two sheets of baking paper and roll out thinly into a rectangle. Cut the dough into triangles with a pizza roller.
Spread the nacho chips on the baking sheets and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the edges are golden and crispy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which chips are low-carb?
Homemade keto tortilla chips are low-carb.
What can I substitute tortilla chips with on keto?
You can replace regular tortilla chips with a homemade low-carb version.
Which chips are good for keto?
Low-carb tortilla chips are ideal for keto.
Is there such a thing as keto chips?
Yes, there are low-carb tortilla chips for keto.
Can I make keto tortilla chips with vegan cheese?
No, keto chips do not succeed with vegan cheese.
Can I make keto tortilla chips in an air fryer?
Yes, you can make this nacho chips recipe for keto in the air fryer instead of the oven.
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