These easy keto tortilla chips are crispy, crunchy and the ultimate replacement for traditional tortilla chips! Made with 3 simple ingredients and ready in under 20 minutes, my homemade keto chips are far better than store-bought alternatives. They are perfect for dipping, nachos, party platters and everyday keto snacking. Only 1.9g net carbs per portion.
I don't really have a sweet tooth. I have a salty tooth. Pre-low carb, I was a big Doritos fan. And that's exactly why I love these low carb chips so much.
My keto chips have an awesome crunch and taste just like regular tortilla chips. I have made nachos with them and couldn't tell the difference. They satisfy all my tortilla chip AND all Doritos cravings with:
- a crisp texture
- golden edges
- the perfect snap.
The recipe is made with Fat Head dough, which is a genius keto-friendly dough made with mozzarella and almond flour. I have added a secret ingredient, which makes the chips extra crunchy: Psyllium husk powder!
Once you try these keto chips, you'll never feel like you're missing out on crunchy snacks again. Fun to make, too!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Truly crispy and sturdy. My keto tortilla chips are strong enough for dips or nachos without breaking or going soggy.
Quick and easy! You only need 3 basic REAL FOOD ingredients (all keto pantry staples) and they are ready in just 17 minutes.
Cheaper than store-bought keto chips. Who doesn't like to save a bit of money, right?
Perfect for snacktime and parties. Great for sharing platters. Think game day or picnics.
Ingredients
Here's what you need:
- Mozzarella cheese - It's important to choose the firm, light yellow shredded cheese and not the white mozzarella that's used in Italian salads, which is too watery. Moisture-reduced is best.
- Almond flour - Both super-fine almond flour and ground almonds work well.
- Psyllium husk powder - My secret ingredient! This helps to bind the dough together and makes the chips crispier. Note the difference between psyllium husks and psyllium husk powder: Psyllium husks look like tiny sticks. Psyllium husk powder is very, very finely ground and twice as absorbent.
- Salt and spices - These are optional, but recommended. I used sea salt, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Instructions
It is really easy to make keto tortilla chips. Here are the basic steps, illustrated with images. Scroll down to the recipe card for the detailed method.
Step 1
Melt the mozzarella cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. This takes between 90 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on the wattage of your microwave.
Don't over-heat the cheese or it can split.
Alternatively, melt it gently in a non-stick pot over low heat on the stove.
Step 2
Add the almond flour and the psyllium husk plus the salt and spices, if using. Stir with a spatula or fork until combined.
Step 3
Knead until you have a smooth dough. I used my hands for this.
Step 4
Separate the dough into 2 balls and roll each ball out between 2 sheets of parchment paper. Roll out as thinly as possible with a rolling pin!
Step 5
Cut the dough into triangles with a pizza cutter or knife. Spread out on a parchment paper lined baking sheet so the tortilla chips don't touch.
Step 6
Bake the tortilla chips in the preheated oven until crispy and golden brown. Let them cool fully before eating - they crisp up as they cool.
Katrin's Top Tips
Warm dough: If the dough gets too hard to work with, gently warm it in the microwave. This makes it soft again and easy to handle.
Use the leftovers. Don't throw out the dough scraps that aren't perfect little triangles! I stuck them in the oven at the end - they taste just as good.
Want to save time? I sometimes bake the chips pre-cut without separating them or spreading them apart. Then, I break them apart after the chips have cooled fully.
Troubleshooting Soft Chips
There are 2 reasons why keto tortilla chips end up NOT crispy:
- they are too thick
- you didn't bake them long enough.
#1 Roll the dough thinly and evenly. The thinner you roll out the dough, the crispier your low-carb chips will turn out. Aim for 1.5-2mm max!
#2 Bake long enough!! Don't be tempted to take the chips out of the oven too early. We want them nice and golden all over. Rotate the baking sheet if the ones at the back brown faster.
Air Fryer Chips
Air frying is a great way to make keto tortilla chips super crispy while reducing the cooking time. Here's how:
- Prepare the dough and roll it thin as directed.
- Cut into triangle shapes.
- Place the chips in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350F / 180C and bake for about 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Let them cool completely to crisp up.
Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to cook in batches.
Flavor Variations
Here are some more flavor tweaks that work well:
- Salt and pepper
- Cumin
- keto Taco seasoning
- Chili powder
- A spritz of lime juice or lime zest
- corn extract, for that super authentic taste
- cinnamon and sweetener (tried and tested in my keto cinnamon twists!)
Substitutions
Swap the cheese: I do not recommend replacing all of the shredded mozzarella with another type of cheese. Other cheeses become more liquid when melted than mozzarella. However, it is possible to replace half the amount with cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack.
Coconut Flour: Use 3 tablespoons or 25 grams of coconut flour instead of almond flour.
Keto tortilla chips with tortillas: Use my low carb tortillas (an almond flour recipe) or the coconut flour tortillas! Simply cut these into chips, brush with butter or oil and toast them in the oven until crisp.
FAQs
Only if they are made with keto friendly ingredient swaps like this recipe! I've created tortilla chips that are just 1.9g net carbs for a portion of 5 chips.
Regular tortilla chips are not keto-friendly. Most tortilla chips are made from white flour or corn flour. These are both high carb flours and will raise insulin levels.
The same goes for regular chips. They are, of course, made from potatoes. Potato chips are equally high in starches and therefore high in carbohydrates. Not keto!
I don't recommend using a dairy-free cheese. From my experience, vegan cheese does not melt very well and I don't want you to be disappointed with the outcome.
Serving Suggestion
Low carb tortilla chips taste wonderful with dips and also are great for nachos, topped with sour cream, cheese and sliced jalapenos. They are also delicious crumbled into a taco soup or over my keto taco casserole for extra crunch.
Try them with the following dips:
- 4-Ingredient Guacamole
- Buffalo chicken dip
- Keto Hummus
- Salsa
Storage
Store the tortilla chips in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for 4-5 days.
They will lose a bit of their crispness over time. To make them crunchy again, simply reheat them in the oven for 3-5 minutes.
You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
More Easy Keto Snacks
If you are feeling a little hungrier, try my 4 Ingredient low carb tortillas. They are very versatile and can be used for quesadillas, burritos or simply as a low carb wrap - just add your favourite filling.
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Recipe
The CRUNCHIEST Keto Tortilla Chips
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Ingredients
- 2 cups pre-shredded mozzarella 200g
- ¾ cup almond flour 75g
- 2 tablespoon psyllium husk or 2 teaspoons psyllium husk powder
- pinch salt
- optional: ¼ teaspoon each garlic powder/onion powder/paprika
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350F / 180 Celsius.
- Melt the mozzarella in the microwave (1.5 to 2 minutes) in a large mixing bowl. Alternatively, melt in a non-stick pot over low heat.
- Add the almond flour and psyllium husk plus the salt and spices, if using. Stir until combined, then knead until you have a smooth dough.
- Separate the dough into 2 balls and roll out between 2 sheets of parchment paper. Roll out as thinly as possible! The thinner, the crispier your tortilla chips will turn out.
- Cut into triangles (I used a pizza cutter) and spread out on a sheet of parchment paper so the tortilla chips don't touch.
- Bake 6-8 minutes or until browned on the edges. Baking time will depend on the thickness of your tortilla chips. I baked mine in 2 rounds, plus a third round for the off-cuts.
Ethel
I made this morning for the Super Bowl tonight. They are so good, I can hardly stay out of them! So nice to have a chip I can eat. Thank you so much!
Daria
Can you substitute something for the psyllium husk because I don't have any.
Katrin
You could either add more almond flour or try using flaxmeal instead.
Carlie A ChiltonPint
I don't have any Husk powder. I have flax seed or xanthym gum. Can I make with out or use one of these to substitute?
Katrin
I'd try with the flaxseed over the xanthan gum. It's about making it a bit crunchier. I have to say though, psyllium is a great ingredient for low carb baking - get a pack if you can!
Karmen
Hello!! Thank you for the idea!! I don't have the Psyllium powder can I just not use it if I have the other ingredients?
Katrin
The psyllium does help with the crunch and I think it also helps when rolling out the dough. Maybe you could use almond flour instead? But in theory the recipe would still work without- let me know your findings, I'd be very interested to hear.
Janet
I was wondering if you could put the dough through a pasta machine to get the chips really thin. What do you think???
Katrin
I don't have a pasta machine, so I'm not sure. I'm wondering if it would stick to the machine though. I always roll out under parchment paper so I don't have that problem. What I can say though is if you do try, wait until the dough has cooled down because it's a lot less sticky when cool.
Denise
I made these with the psyllium husk powder and they came out purple! Can you tell me why ? Yours are so pretty!
Cynthia
Hello and thank you for an awesome recipe. I made the crispy and chewy versions using half of the dough for each one. Next time I will use the crispy crackers for nachos. It was tasty, next time I will add a half more of the seasonings. This recipe really feels that need to have something crunchy while maintaining a Keto food lifestyle.
Stephanie
When I tried to add this to myfitnesspal the nutrients are way different from your can you tell me why that might be?
Cynthia
I do not like the psyllium. Is it possible to replace with xanthan gum?
Katrin
You could use xanthan gum, but I would not use as much because you don't want it to taste gummy. You could try using flax instead. Others have used arrowroot powder with good results, though I have not tried that myself
Katy Bennett
How much arrowroot powder would you use?
Katrin
I don't have much experience with arrowroot powder. Looking at other recipes that use it, I would go with the same amount. It is my best guess though, so I can't guarantee it'll work as well as the psyllium.
Jill V
I just made these and we really like the flavor when used with a salsa/dip. I agree with other comments that I'll divide them in to 3 balls next time to roll them thinner. Some were crispy and some chewy. I'd also like to share that here in the U.S., our pre-shredded cheeses are all mixed with potato starch to keep them from sticking together (the drier texture). Potato starch is NOT keto 🙁 (per our keto, micro-biologist guru, Dr. Payne at ketocenter.org) I'll definitely make these again as well as trying the cinnamon roll recipe where I found the link to these 🙂
Thanks for the recipe.
Kelly Charbula
My family loves these even though I did not roll them thin enough. This was my first recipe using psyllium husk....and I am wondering the obvious??? Is it enough to give loose bowels? ( diarrhea) ??
Katrin
Glad you all liked them - though they definitely should not give you bowel issues, either one way or the other. The fibre is supposed to get everything working perfectly, if you know what I mean 🙂
Katrin
Hm, it's possible that different mozzarella brands behave differently. But yours getting oily when rolling is not a bad thing - it means the dough does not stick 🙂