For those following a ketogenic diet, finding satisfying snacks that align with their low-carb, high-fat lifestyle can be challenging. Chips, a quintessential snack, are often off-limits due to their high carbohydrate content. However, with a little creativity, it's possible to create delicious and crunchy keto-friendly chips that satisfy cravings without derailing your diet. This article explores various keto chip recipes, offering a range of flavors and textures to suit different preferences.
Keto Cheese Chips
Keto cheese chips are a savory, low-carb snack that’s sure to satisfy your crunchy cravings.
The Basic Recipe
The simplest keto cheese chips require just one ingredient: cheese. However, for a more complex flavor profile, you can incorporate additional elements.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Optional seasonings: garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, jalapeno peppers (minced, seeds removed for less heat), bacon bits
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or use a silicone mat.
- In a medium bowl, mix the shredded Swiss and Parmesan cheeses. Add any desired seasonings.
- Spoon about 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons of the cheese mixture onto the prepared tray, leaving at least 1 inch between each dollop.
- Bake for 4 to 5 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers are bubbly. Be careful as they burn easily.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. The centers will crisp up as they cool.
Variations
- Spicy Cheese Chips: Mix Swiss and Parmesan cheese with chili powder and minced jalapenos.
- Bacon Cheese Chips: Sprinkle bacon bits over the cheese mixture before baking.
- Microwave Cheese Chips: Place small piles of cheese on parchment paper and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes until bubbly.
Air Fryer Keto Cheese Chips
To make keto cheese chips in an air fryer, spoon small piles of seasoned shredded cheese onto parchment paper. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes, keeping an eye on them to avoid burning.
Nutritional Benefits
Keto cheese chips fit a ketogenic diet, providing low carbs and high fat content. They also deliver protein and calcium.
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Keto Tortilla Chips
Keto tortilla chips are a low-carb twist on traditional tortilla chips. With just two foundational ingredients, these Keto-friendly chips are so easy to make! Crispy and salty, they're just what I crave when 3pm snack time rolls around.
Core Ingredients
The base of keto tortilla chips typically consists of:
- Almond Flour: You must use blanched almond flour, so they achieve the crispy and light texture.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Pre-shredded cheese or you can shred your own. Avoid using other type shredded cheese
Basic Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond flour (blanched)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon seasonings of choice (pepper, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, etc.)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add your almond flour and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add your mozzarella cheese and microwave for 1-2 minutes, until melted.
- Transfer your melted cheese into the bowl of almond flour and mix very well, until a thick dough remains.
- Place a piece of parchment paper on a kitchen surface. Place the ball of dough onto it, and lightly flatten. Place the second piece of parchment paper on top.
- Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough until flat and thin, around 1/6 inch.
- Using a pizza cutter or knife, slice triangles of dough.
- Place the pieces of uncooked tortilla chips onto the lined sheet.
- Bake the tortilla chips for 12-15 minutes, or until golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the sheet completely.
Tips for the Perfect Keto Tortilla Chips
- Roll the dough as thinly as possible: The thinner the dough, the crispier the chips will be. Press firmly on the rolling pin to achieve a very thin layer.
- Bake until crispy: These chips get their texture and crunch from baking them twice - once to set so you can cut them into a triangle chip shape, and once to crisp them up for a crunchy keto tortilla chip.
- Watch carb counts: Make sure you watch net carbs when making swaps or additions like garlic powders, and other seasonings. Some seasonings can have sneaky carbs!
- Don’t assume brown = burnt: The thinnest parts of these chips can easily brown, thanks to the almond flour.
- Cool completely: The chips will continue to crisp up as they cool. Transfer the chips to a wire rack to cool. A wire rack allows air to circulate around the chips, so there's no moisture trapped underneath.
Troubleshooting
- My chips aren’t crispy; what did I do wrong? If your chips aren’t crispy after baking (and cooling, they do get crunchier when cool), they have not baked long enough. Just pop them on a parchment lined baking sheet and continue to cook a bit longer!
- My dough is really sticky - how can I fix it? This dough will be stickier than many doughs since we are using non traditional flours. Roll out the dough in parchment paper for best results - but if it is so sticky you can’t get it to roll out at all, you can add a bit more almond flour until it sets up better.
- Why do my chips look burned? These chips will change color to be darker brown when they bake and crisp - they might look like they are burning, but they aren’t. If you are very concerned with burning, remove chips from oven when they start to get more brown, and let cool a bit before popping back into the oven to cook them longer. This is one recipe that benefits from a longer, slower cooktime to get the right texture - don’t rush your chips!
Flavor Variations
- Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips: Mix some cinnamon and monk fruit sweetener or erythritol into the dough.
- Spicy Tortilla Chips: Add chili powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper to the dough.
- Garlic and Herb Tortilla Chips: Incorporate garlic powder, dried oregano, basil, or rosemary into the dough.
Serving Suggestions
These keto nacho chips are crispy, crunchy, and hold their shape beautifully. They are perfect to serve with guacamole, salsa, or as a fun appetizer.
Keto Everything Bagel Chips
These keto zero net carb chips are made with just three ingredients - egg whites, parmesan cheese, and everything bagel seasoning. They have a distinctly cheesy flavor.
Ingredients:
- Egg whites
- Parmesan cheese
- Everything bagel seasoning
Instructions:
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees, and spray the sections of a muffin tin well.
- Mix egg whites, parmesan cheese, and everything bagel seasoning.
- Pour the mixture into the muffin tin sections.
- Bake until golden brown and crispy.
Flavor Profile
The combination of poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onion and salt in everything bagel seasoning is incredible. The seasoning is the easiest way to change the flavor of these chips. Make them basic with just flaked sea salt.
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Serving Suggestions
Use these keto zero net carb chips with queso, salsa, cheesecake dip, or to munch on when you’re hungry.
General Tips for Keto Chips
- Use parchment paper: Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Monitor baking time: Keep a close eye on the chips while they are baking to prevent burning. Ovens can vary, so adjust baking times accordingly.
- Cool completely: Allow the chips to cool completely on a wire rack to maximize crispness.
- Store properly: Store homemade keto chips in a sealed container at room temperature to maintain their texture.
What to Eat with Keto Chips
What you eat with the chips depends on when you’re eating them. These keto-friendly chips can also be part of a healthy lunch, too. Now that you have tortilla chips you can enjoy on a low carb diet, you may be looking for low carb dipping ideas.
- Guacamole
- Keto-friendly salsa
- Nacho cheese dip
- Keto ranch dressing
- Lemon dill sauce
- Queso
- Cheesecake dip
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