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Lazy Low-Carb Tortilla Chips (Keto)

Published October 9, 2018 by Abbie Brooks, Updated November 1, 2018 — 26 Comments

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You’ll love this brilliant recipe hack for making crunchy, low-carb tortilla chips. Dip them into guacamole, serve with hot, cheesy, beef nachos or top with your favorite cheese.

Low-Carb Tortilla Chips in a red bowl with lime, sour cream and cilantro

 

I’m not sure I can really call this a recipe but I had to share this brilliant idea for making low-carb tortilla chips. Get your hands on some low-carb tortillas and they are a cinch.

Healthy Low-Carb Tortilla Chips are perfect for ketogenic diets and low-carb diets where regular tortillas chips are off the menu due to their high-carb content.

Make some homemade tortilla chips using store bought low-carb tortillas and enjoy that crispy, crack of chips that you miss on a keto diet.

They bake in 10 minutes and so are quick and the prep is so simple, your kids could do it (and I mean the little ones!)

There are so many ways to enjoy this lazy low-carb tortilla chips recipe:

  • Dip into guacamole
  • With low-carb dips eg. pesto, olive tapendade, salsa
  • Dipped into cheesey queso dip
  • With a slice of cheese
  • A base for beef or chicken nachos
  • Anywhere you’d normally use a cracker
Ketogenic tortilla chips are perfect when you have guests coming over and you want to serve something low-carb with an antipasto, cheese & dip platter.
Low-Carb Tortilla Chip being dipped into bowl of sour cream, a bowl of chips, lime and cilantro

Store bought low-carb tortilla – note that while they are low-carb, most are NOT gluten-free or grain-free:

U.S.A.

  1. Mama Lupe Low Carb Tortillas – 3g net carbs per tortilla
  2. La Tortilla Factory Whole Wheat Low Carb Tortillas – 3g net carbs per tortilla
  3. Mission Low Carb Soft Taco Flour Tortilla’s – 6g net carbs per tortilla

U.K. 

  1. Mama Lupe Low Carb Tortillas (3g net carbs per tortilla)
  2. Carbzone Low Carb Tortilla 390 g (7g net carbs per tortilla)

Australia:

  1. Mission Wraps Low Carb 288G from Woolworths (11g net carbs per tortilla – a little on the high side)

 

Store bought low-carb & gluten-free tortilla:

  1. Siete Foods Almond Flour Tortilla is grain free, however it is higher in carbs at 8g net carbs per tortillas.

Let us know in the comments below if you’ve found any low-carb tortilla brands that you love!


 

How to make Lazy Low-Carb Tortillas

  1. Start by pre-heating your oven to 350°F (180°c).
  2. Take out the tortillas and cut them up into small triangular shapes. Use a pair of kitchen scissors or a knife [images 1-2]
  3. You can also tear the tortillas up by hand for a more rustic look.
  4. Prepare a large baking sheet (you may need 2) by lining with parchment paper and lay the tortilla triangles out in a single layer.
  5. Brush the tortilla triangles with olive oil or your favorite oil and then flip the chips over and brush the other side with oil. [image 3]
  6. Sprinkle over a pinch of salt [image 4]
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes in the oven  until golden and crispy [image 5]
  8. Serve hot or after cooled with guacamole, beef nachos. dips, cheese and antipasto. [image 6]

Images showing the steps to making Lazy Low-Carb Tortilla Chips (Keto)

Cooking Tips & Tricks for Easy Low-Carb Tortilla Chips (Keto)

  • Leftover tortilla chips? Store in an airtight container for 1-2 days at room temperature
  • Make ahead? Keto tortilla chips are their best and crispiest on the day that they are made but will keep for a day or 2
  • Gluten-free? Most low-carb tortillas are NOT gluten-free so be sure to check labels. Try the Siete brand almond flour tortillas

CAN I EAT TORTILLA CHIPS ON A LOW-CARB DIET?

Regular tortilla chips are off limits on a low-carb or keto diet because they contain high amounts of carbohydrates. As carbohydrates are limited on a low-carb diet to between 20-50g net carbs per day, eating tortilla chips would blow out your daily allowance. There is, however, a simple low-carb alternative. Try making your own simply by baking some oiled low-carb tortillas in the oven at 350F (180c) for 8-10 minutes.

 

IS THERE A LOW-CARB TORTILLA?

Yes, there are several low-carb tortillas available to purchase. Regular flour and corn tortillas contain 12-15g net carbs each so are not particularly low-carb. Store bought low-carb tortillas range from 3-6g net carbs per tortilla. Look for brands such as La Tortilla Factory, Mission, and Mama Lupe.

If you want a store bought gluten-free option, try Siete Foods Almond Flour Tortilla which is grain free, however it is higher in carbs at 8g net carbs per tortillas. Maybe just for special occasions or on carb up days.

If you want to make your own keto-friendly tortillas, check out the recipe for Almond Flour Keto Tortilla Recipe over at My PCOS Kitchen.


 

HOW MANY CARBS ARE IN TORTILLA CHIPS?

Regular store bought tortilla chips contain 15-20g net carbs per 28g (that’s about 11 chips).

Our lazy, low-carb version has 6g of net carbs for one tortilla made into chips.

 

For more snack ideas, check out our post: 101 Easy Low-Carb Snacks (That Real People Eat) and download the FREE printable list.

 

Low-Carb Tortilla Chips dipping into a blue bowl of guacamole

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Low-Carb Tortilla Chips in a red bowl with lime, sour cream and cilantro
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Lazy Low-Carb Tortilla Chips

This recipe is a brilliant hack for making crunchy low-carb tortilla chips to serve with beef nachos, guacamole or as a keto cracker to have with cheese or dips.  

Course Appetizers, Snacks
Cuisine Low-Carb, Mexican
Keyword homemade tortilla chips, keto tortilla chips, tortilla chips
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 140 kcal
Author Abbie Brooks

Ingredients

  • 6 low-carb tortillas
  • 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or your favorite oil
  • Salt
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350F (180c).
  2. Tear up the tortillas into pieces or cut with scissors into triangles.
  3. Lay on a baking sheet in a single layer and brush both sides with the oil.
  4. Sprinkle with salt.

  5. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until they have crisped up nicely.

  6. Enjoy with some guacamole, beef nachos, dips or cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Lazy Low-Carb Tortilla Chips
Amount Per Serving (1 tortilla)
Calories 140 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 280mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Dietary Fiber 13g 52%
Protein 5g 10%
Calcium 6%
Iron 4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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This post was originally published in March of 2017, but was republished with step by step instructions and tips in October of 2018.


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You'll love this brilliant 3 ingredient recipe hack for making crunchy, low-carb tortilla chips. Dip healthy tortilla chips into guacamole, serve with hot, cheesy, beef nachos or top with your favorite cheese. This easy recipe uses store bought keto friendly tortillas both grain-free OR with gluten. #tortillachips #KetoRecipes  #LowCarbMexican #ketosnacks
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Comments

  1. Stina Gordon

    January 2, 2018 at 9:28 pm

    Why is this article filled with pictures of corn chips?

    Reply
    • Abbie Brooks

      January 3, 2018 at 9:24 am

      I know! It’s hard to believe – they are low-carb tortilla chips! You make them using low-carb tortilla wraps.

      Reply
  2. Gay

    January 31, 2018 at 10:16 am

    That looks great I’m hungry for chips but did I read that there’s 28 carbs? For how many chips?

    Reply
    • Abbie Brooks

      January 31, 2018 at 2:00 pm

      The net carbs for one serve is the total carbohydrates less the fiber. This would be 28 less 19 which totals 9g. One serve is 1 and a half whole tortillas. I have updated the recipe!

      Reply
      • Jill

        February 1, 2018 at 5:29 pm

        I just ordered a bunch of these wraps the other day and was wondering if I could make them into tortilla chips for the big game Sunday…I’m confused on your Carb count though…if using 6 tortillas, that is 7g of Carb (3 net carbs) per tortilla x 6 tortillas = 42 carbs (18 net carbs) for the total recipe. Given that a serving is 1 1/2 tortillas, my calculations would suggest 4 total servings, there for per serving is 10.5 carbs (4.5 net carbs). Am I missing something? Just trying to make sure I stay in track =)

        Reply
        • Abbie Brooks

          February 1, 2018 at 6:51 pm

          I have used the nutrition info for the Mission brand and I think this is the difference. I’m guessing you are looking at the Mama Lupe brand and they are lower in carbs than Mission. Mama Lupe has 3g net carb per tortilla while Mission has 6g net. If you can get the Mama Lupe brand then it’s a better choice from a net carb point of view. The Mission tortilla is 15% larger so that compensates a little!

          Reply
  3. Alexis

    October 16, 2018 at 7:41 pm

    Oh I love homemade tortilla chips! These look amazing!

    Reply
  4. Jacqueline Debono

    October 17, 2018 at 1:02 am

    This is such a great idea for homemade tortilla chips! Definitely going to give these a try. I love that they are low carb too! Going to pin for later!

    Reply
    • Abbie Brooks

      October 17, 2018 at 2:56 pm

      I hope you try them – they are so easy!

      Reply
  5. Ramona

    October 17, 2018 at 3:54 am

    This low carbs tortillas sound magnificent, perfect for work snacking – brill idea! Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe idea

    Reply
    • Abbie Brooks

      October 17, 2018 at 2:57 pm

      It’s also a good way to use any leftover low-carb (or regular) tortillas before they go stale!

      Reply
  6. Immaculate Ruému

    October 17, 2018 at 4:57 am

    Tortilla chips are some of favourite go to snacks, I can’t wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Abbie Brooks

      October 18, 2018 at 4:00 pm

      I hope you love it 🙂

      Reply
  7. Katie Crenshaw | A Fork's Tale

    October 17, 2018 at 6:23 am

    I am currently on a low-carb diet to loose some of the weight I have gained from eating out so much lately. I am so glad I found this recipe. One of my favorite indulgences is chips and salsa. Now I can have them on my diet. YAY!! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Abbie Brooks

      October 22, 2018 at 3:09 pm

      Enjoy and definitely check out some of the resources under our Keto Guides tab on the homepage.

      Reply
  8. Ash

    October 28, 2018 at 5:29 pm

    I followed your tortilla chip recipe with the La Tortilla brand and they were chewy not crispy… should I cook them longer ?

    Reply
    • Abbie Brooks

      October 28, 2018 at 6:01 pm

      Yes – try cooking them for longer, until they get crisp. The cooking time can vary a lot with different brands. Also, make sure to brush the oil on lightly as too much oil might also cause them to be less crisp. You could use an oil spray as an alternative.

      Reply
  9. Rian Taff

    January 9, 2019 at 8:44 am

    How long would you say they keep for?

    Reply
    • Abbie Brooks

      January 9, 2019 at 1:25 pm

      They will keep for a 2-3 days in an airtight container but they are best and most crunchy on the first day.

      Reply
  10. Shanna

    January 10, 2019 at 4:59 am

    I always hold out part of the batch and sprinkled with stevia and cinnamon. Makes a great dessert treat on Taco night!

    Reply
    • Abbie Brooks

      January 10, 2019 at 5:28 pm

      I love this idea! A sweet version is genius – trying tonight 🙂

      Reply
  11. Marisa

    January 14, 2019 at 6:10 am

    I’m in Atlanta, so not sure if these are available everywhere, but La Banderita low carb tortillas are big and soft and only have 5 net carbs. I was a fan of La Tortilla Factory’s low carb tortillas until I found these. They’re delicious turned into chips.

    Reply
    • Abbie Brooks

      January 14, 2019 at 12:39 pm

      Thanks for the tip! I haven’t tried these ones but I’m going to see if I can buy them. 👍🏼👍🏼

      Reply

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