Crispy Keto Tortilla Chips (Just like Juanitas!) (2024)

by KetoFocus.com

Crispy, crunchy keto chips made with only 3 ingredients

4.9 Stars (8 Reviews) 23 Comments

5 Ingredients or LessDairy FreeEgg Free

10 Mins

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
10 chips

There are some foods that we really miss on the keto diet and chips is one of them. Right now, to satisfy that need for a crunchy snack, we only have pork rinds. I make it my mission to turn our favorite foods into keto versions like crackers or french fries and these tortilla chips are no exception. Plus you don’t have to resort to cutting and frying sliced low carb tortillas any longer.

You no longer have to stare down the potato chips aisle with puppy dog eyes thanks to this keto tortilla chip recipe. It’s so easy to make this keto snack so you can satisfy your crunch craving in a 10 minutes. And with only 3 ingredients, this is one recipe that you will always be ready to make when that desire hits.

Unlike other recipes, these keto chips are super crispy. They even look like a fried tortilla chip from Juanitas with the bumps on top! I’ll share my tips for getting the crispiest tortilla chip. Then you’ll be set with a bowl of fresh guacamole and salsa or use to make keto nachos with cheese.

How this recipe differs from other low carb tortilla chips

• These homemade keto tortilla chips are made from almond flour and unflavored protein powder. Other recipes use fathead dough made from mozzarella cheese. You are basically making keto cheese chips that don’t taste or look like tortilla chips. These tend to be puffy and more like a toasted flatbread instead of low carb chips.
• Doesn’t cut up store bought tortillas. It’s a popular hack to cut up a low carb tortilla and fry it in avocado oil to make chips. However, these tortillas contain gluten and are flour based. Many on the keto diet try to avoid gluten. This doesn’t replace that corn tortilla chip craving since these are flour based and tastes like a fried tortilla.

THE KETOFOCUS FANS HAVE SPOKEN

“These are awesome! And if you want a lower calorie version just air fry them. They come out perfect! Just keep and eye on them. They cook fast.”

➥ from YouTube subscriber @nancyyaccarino2625

“I just made a batch of these. Oh I love them too much . I’ve made the ones with mozzarella and they are delish too but these are soooo good. Thank you for the 3 options too. I grow and dehydrate my seasonings and they all work well. The possibilities are endless. Thanks!!!”

➥ from YouTube subscriber @monav1423

1. Make dough by combining almond flour, unflavored protein powder, xanthan gum, salt and water.
2. Roll out dough very thin.
3. Cut into triangle shapes using a knife or pizza cutter.
4. Fry in avocado oil until golden brown.

Key ingredients

• Almond flour – This nut flour is the base for our chips. Using almond flour yields a nutty flavor and provides substance to our chip. Almond flour also turns golden brown as it fries.
• Protein powder – This ingredient is what makes these chips crunchy and crispy. You can’t substitute the protein powder and you shouldn’t omit it. Make sure you select unflavored or else your chips may have a strange sweet flavor.
• Xanthan gum – The gum is what holds the dough together. It makes it pliable for rolling and frying. You may be able to substitute with other gums like guar gum; however, I haven’t experiment with that. Can’t tolerate xanthan gum or other gums? Try lowering the amount used.

Keto Tortilla Chips Ingredients

• 2/3 cup almond flour
• 1 tablespoon unflavored protein powder
• 1 tablespoon xanthan gum
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons hot water
• 1 dropperful corn extract, optional
• avocado oil for frying

Keto Tortilla Chips Directions

• STEP

  1

  Make dough

  In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder, xanthan gum and salt. Stir to combine. Pour in hot water and mix until dough forms.

  

• STEP

  2

  Roll it out

  Place dough in between two sheets of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, roll out in all directions (attempting to form a rectangle shape) until the dough is very thin. The thinner the dough, the crispier the chip. To easily keep the dough from sticking to the parchment paper, carefully peel away the top parchment paper. Then replace and flip over. Then remove the new parchment paper on top. Now the dough will remove easily when you cut your shapes.

  

• STEP

  3

  Cut into triangles

  Using a pizza cutter or a knife, cut the dough into triangle shapes. Let the dough dry for several minutes - usually the time it takes to prep and heat the oil.

  

• STEP

  4

  Fry in oil

  In a large skillet add enough avocado oil to cover the dough as they fry. Heat oil to medium heat. Once hot, add a few triangles to the oil (enough to cover the surface) and fry until golden brown. You can flip the chips if desired or lightly press them individually into the oil with a metal spatula.

  

• STEP

  5

  Dry & salt

  Once the chips are golden brown, remove them using a slotted spatula or spoon and place on a paper towel lined plate or baking sheet. Slightly season with salt.