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Homemade Keto Tortilla Chips – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Homemade Keto Tortilla Chips

Shatteringly crispy homemade Keto Tortilla Chips that fry up in five minutes. The ultimate guilt-free, low-carb vehicle for your favorite dips like salsa and guacamole.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 36 chip
Calories: 40

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chips
  • 6 flax seed tortillas, approx. 6-inch diameter
  • 3 tbsp (1.5 oz) / 42g oil for frying, plus more as needed
  • 0.5 tsp (3 g / 0.11 oz) sea salt, or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp (1 g / 0.04 oz) black pepper
Optional Toppings
  • 1 medium jalapeño, diced
  • 0.5 cup (4.5 oz) / 128g fresh salsa
  • 0.5 cup (4 oz) / 113g shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 tbsp (2 oz) / 60g full-fat sour cream
  • for the Crispiest Chips
  • They Crisp as They Cool: The chips will feel slightly soft when you first pull them from the oil. Let them rest on paper towels for a few minutes—they'll harden into that perfect crispy texture as they cool.

Method
 

  1. Cut into Wedges: Stack the tortillas and, using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice them into 6 equal wedges each. You should have 36 chips total.
  2. Heat the Oil: Pour enough oil into a deep pan to submerge the chips and heat it to 350°F / 175°C. A candy thermometer is great for accuracy.
  3. Fry in Batches: Carefully place 4-6 tortilla wedges into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
  4. Fry Until Golden: Fry for 1-2 minutes per side, using tongs to flip, until the chips are golden brown and crispy.
  5. Drain and Cool: Use a slotted spoon to transfer the hot chips to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  6. Season Immediately: While the chips are still hot, sprinkle them generously with sea salt and black pepper.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately with your favorite keto-friendly dips and toppings like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
  8. Keep the Oil Hot: Use a thermometer to keep your oil at a steady 350°F / 175°C. Oil that's too cool will make soggy chips, and oil that's too hot will burn them.
  9. Season Immediately: Sprinkle salt and spices on the chips the moment they come out of the fryer. The hot oil helps the seasoning stick perfectly.
  10. Don't Crowd the Pan: Fry in small batches of 4-6 chips at a time. Overcrowding drops the oil temperature, leading to greasy, limp results.

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 0.8gFat: 3g

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