If you follow a keto diet, you probably miss chips. Regular potato chips are loaded with carbs, which makes them off-limits.
But that doesn’t mean you have to give up on crunchy, salty snacks completely. Today I’m sharing a recipe for keto crispy cheddar chips that will satisfy your chip cravings without breaking your diet.
They’re made with just two main ingredients and take less than 15 minutes to make. These chips use crushed pork rinds and shredded cheddar cheese. That’s really all you need.
The pork rinds add the crunch and protein, while the cheese gives you that rich, savory flavor we all love in chips. When you bake them together under the broiler, they melt and crisp up into something that tastes like a cheesy cracker.
You can eat them on their own, dip them in guacamole or salsa, or serve them alongside your favorite keto meals.
I make these chips all the time when I want a quick snack or when I’m having people over. They always disappear fast. Even people who don’t follow a keto diet enjoy them.
👍 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Only Two Main Ingredients: Most recipes require you to buy a whole list of ingredients, and half of them you might never use again. This recipe is different. You only need crushed pork rinds and shredded cheddar cheese. That’s it.
Ready in 15 Minutes: When you want a snack, you want it fast. Nobody wants to spend an hour in the kitchen making chips. This recipe takes about 15 minutes from start to finish.
Almost Zero Carbs: The biggest problem with regular chips is the carbs. A single serving of potato chips can have 15-20 grams of carbs, which will use up most of your daily carb allowance on keto.
These cheddar chips have almost no carbs at all. Pork rinds have zero carbs, and cheese has very minimal carbs.
✨ Recipe Ingredients
- 2.8oz (80g) Crushed Pork Rinds (use these pork rinds – amazon link)
- 8.8oz (250g) Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
👨🍳 How To Make
Follow this easy recipe:
Step 1
Start by preheating your broiler.
Step 2
If you have regular pork rinds, place them in the food processor and blend (or just use the pork rind crumbs I recommended – so much easier and faster). Then, add the cheddar cheese and pulse until everything is combined.
Step 3
Roll small balls and press them down on the baking sheet , leave enough space between them.
Step 4
Place under the broiler and wait until the chips melt and are browned.
Step 5
Let them cool for 10 minutes (they will firm up). Enjoy.
💡Tips
1. Let Them Cool Completely Before Eating
I know it’s hard to wait when they smell so good, but you have to let these chips cool for the full 10 minutes.
When they first come out of the oven, they’re soft and floppy like melted cheese. They don’t feel like chips at all. But something happens as they cool down – the cheese firms up and becomes crispy.
If you try to pick them up while they’re hot, they’ll bend and possibly break. They also won’t have that satisfying crunch yet. Set a timer for 10 minutes and do something else while you wait.
After 10 minutes, they’ll be firm enough to pick up and they’ll have that crispy texture you want.
2. Store Them in a Container with Paper Towels
After your chips are completely cool, you need to store them the right way or they’ll get soggy.
Put them in an airtight container, but here’s the trick – place a paper towel at the bottom of the container, add a layer of chips, then put another paper towel on top before you close the lid.
The paper towels absorb any moisture that might develop, which keeps the chips crispy.
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FAQ
Can I freeze these chips?
Freezing isn’t recommended for these chips. Cheese doesn’t freeze and thaw well – it changes texture and can become crumbly or grainy.
Keto Crispy Cheddar Chips
Print RecipeIngredients
- 2.8 oz 80g Crushed Pork Rinds (use these pork rinds – amazon link)
- 8.8 oz 250g Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Start by preheating your broiler.
- If you have regular pork rinds, place them in the food processor and blend (or just use the pork rind crumbs I recommended – so much easier and faster). Then, add the cheddar cheese and pulse until everything is combined.
- Roll small balls and press them down on the baking sheet , leave enough space between them.
- Place under the broiler and wait until the chips melt and are browned.
- Let them cool for 10 minutes (they will firm up). Enjoy.
Easy and tasty