Lazy Low-Carb Tortilla Chips (2024)

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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.

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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 dietswhere 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

  • With a keto-friendly cheeseboard

Ketogenic tortilla chips are perfect when you have guests coming overand you want to serve something low-carb with an.

Now, if you want to make something from scratch, I highly recommend this recipe for Low Carb Chips.

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STORE BOUGHT KETO LOW-CARB TORTILLA

Note that while they are low-carb, most store-bought keto tortillas 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 Carb Balance Soft Taco Flour Tortilla’s– 4-6g net carbs per tortilla, check packaging
  4. La Banderita Carb Counter / Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas – 5g 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 288Gfrom 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. They can be found by searching on Amazon but are often out of stock.

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]

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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 which can sometimes be found by searching on Amazon.

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, Mama Lupe and Le Banderita.

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.

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Lazy Low-Carb Tortilla Chips

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

Course Appetizers, Snacks

Cuisine Mexican

Diet Diabetic, Low Lactose

Keyword keto tortilla chips, low carb tortilla chip recipe

Prep Time 6 minutes minutes

Cook Time 9 minutes minutes

Total Time 14 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 140kcal

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350F (180c).

  • Tear up the tortillas into pieces or cut with scissors into triangles.

  • Lay on a baking sheet in a single layer and brush both sides with the oil.

  • Sprinkle with salt.

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

  • Enjoy with some guacamole, beef nachos, dips or cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Lazy Low-Carb Tortilla Chips

Amount Per Serving (1 tortilla)

Calories 140Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Sodium 280mg12%

Carbohydrates 19g6%

Fiber 13g52%

Protein 5g10%

Calcium 60mg6%

Iron 0.7mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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FAQs

Which tortilla chips have the least carbs? ›

- With only 2g net Carbs and 13g of Plant-based Protein (we use pea protein) per serving, BeyondChipz tortilla chips are perfect for gluten free snacks, high protein snacks, vegan snacks, or healthy snacks for adults and kids! Crunch, Crunch, Crunch! - BeyondChipz deliver a super satisfying and salty crunch every time!

How many tortilla chips can I have on keto? ›

Traditional tortilla chips are not keto. They are made with corn or wheat flour which is high in carbs. You may be able to get away with one chip and stay within your carb limit but you know you can't stop at just one. It's better to make this keto tortilla chip recipe instead.

Do tortilla chips count as carbs? ›

Just 1 ounce (28 grams) of tortilla chips — or 10–15 average-sized chips — contains 19 grams of carbs (18 grams of net carbs).

What is a good replacement for tortilla chips? ›

Raw vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers are a much healthier alternative to chips, specifically if you want to replace tortilla chips! Sliced raw vegetables still have that nice crunch that regular chips do, but contain virtually zero grams of fat.

What kind of tortilla chips can a diabetic eat? ›

Choose whole-grain: For tortilla chips, fill up on satiating fiber by picking brands that contain whole-grain corn, which might appear as "whole kernel" corn on the label.

Are tortilla chips bad for low-carb diet? ›

No flour or corn tortillas and chips – Although corn tortillas are gluten-free, they are definitely not carbohydrate-free. Flour and corn tortillas are both high in empty carbs, so it's best to avoid them (and tortilla chips) altogether or substitute them for healthier options.

Is popcorn OK for low-carb diet? ›

Corn is a whole grain, after all. Carb-rich foods aren't necessarily bad for you. Even on a low-carb diet, you can enjoy a few handfuls of popcorn without going overboard.

Are sunchips low-carb? ›

corn chips Sun Chips - Harvest Cheddar (1 ounce) contains 18.6g total carbs, 16.8g net carbs, 6.2g fat, 2.5g protein, and 136 calories.

Can you eat salsa on keto? ›

Yes, as we talked about above salsa is definitely keto friendly! Salsa usually only has a few grams of carbs per serving and is loaded with nutritious ingredients, so you can add a burst of flavor to your meals without any guilt. Just be sure to choose a salsa without any added sugar.

What to eat on keto when craving chips? ›

#1: Pork Rinds

They are the ideal low carb or keto-friendly potato chip replacement, since each serving contains just 1g of net carbs, plus 5g of fat and 8g of collagen protein! Collagen protein is packed with amino acids that are absorbed more efficiently by the body compared to other types of protein.

Are fritos low-carb? ›

Fritos Original Corn Chips (1 package) contains 32g total carbs, 29g net carbs, 20g fat, 3g protein, and 320 calories.

What is the number one worst carb? ›

THE WORST: Refined or processed carbohydrates

These are carbohydrates like white bread, white sugar, white flour pasta, and white rice that have been stripped of their blood-sugar-buffering fiber, as well as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, things both your body and hair are big fans of.

What are 5 foods to avoid on a low-carb diet? ›

On a low carb diet, foods to avoid would include bread, pasta, potatoes, and other starchy vegetables, grains such as rice and corn, oatmeal, beans and lentils, milk, sugar, sweets such as cookies, candy and ice cream, beer, soda, and higher carb fruits like bananas, grapes, and apples.

How many carbs per day to lose weight? ›

Losing weight requires you to burn more calories than you consume. Experts say you should aim to burn 500 calories more than what you eat each day. As far as how many carbohydrates to eat, Pratt says 100 to 150 grams of carbohydrates is safe for most people who are trying to lose weight.

Is there such a thing as a low carb corn tortilla? ›

No, authentic corn tortillas are not keto-friendly because they are made of corn flour, a high-carb flour that contains 79 grams of net carbs per 100 grams. However, you can make keto corn tortillas using other low-carb flour.

Do tortilla chips have less carbs than potato chips? ›

“There really is not a tremendous difference nutritionally between standard potato chips and tortilla chips,” she explains. “Generally speaking, a one ounce serving contains about 130-150 calories, 15 grams of carbohydrates, 1-2 grams of fiber, and 6-10 grams of fat.

Do low carb tortillas exist? ›

There are so many low carb tortillas on the market and with following the WW diet routine, these can add an extra point to any other low carb tortilla but in my opinion, they are worth it. They are thick and hearty compared to the other thin options on the market. These taste just like a regular tortilla but low carb!

Do they have low carb corn tortillas? ›

Corn tortillas are low carb, but they are not zero carbs. That's important if you're on a keto or no-carb diet, where you're carefully monitoring your net carbs intake. They are a fantastic low-carb alternative to flour tortillas and can help you out in a low-carb diet or a weight loss diet.

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