These keto cheese chips are a breeze to make, extra crunchy, and need only 2 simple ingredients: shredded full-fat cheese of your choice and seasonings. Expect surprisingly crispy low-carb chips that are extremely versatile and dippable.
Keto Cheese Chips
Watch the quick video below to see exactly how to prepare these gluten-free cheese chips. Remember to add the seasonings before baking the cheese chips. I had to take them out of the oven to sprinkle the seasonings.
Usually, the simplest recipes turn out the best. So today, I will show you how to prepare these cheese chips or crips using any cheese you have on hand. You can even combine all the leftover cheeses in the fridge and make a delicious keto low-carb snack.
Parmesan crisps are my favorite!
What Are Cheese Chips?
Cheese chips are a pure cheese-based snack baked until crispy and golden brown. They are great for all gluten-free and low-sugar diets as well.
Why Are You Going To Love This Recipe
- Super easy to make in under 15 minutes.
- You can make them ahead of time.
- Made from naturally low-carb ingredients.
- Has a crispy and crunchy texture.
- It’s a versatile recipe. You can make them with your favorite cheese.
Ingredients For These Keto Cheese Chips
You will need only a few ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen to create these delicious cheese chips. Here is a list of everything you will need:
- Parmesan Cheese – use the best quality parmesan cheese for a better flavor.
- Seasonings: I used paprika, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. But you can add your favorite ones as well.
- Jalapeno Slices – you can skip this ingredient if you are not a fan of spicy food.
How to Make Keto Cheese Chips
Here is how to make the easiest keto cheese chips recipe that is ready in less than 15 minutes:
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Line a large baking sheet with baking paper.
- Place dollops (about one tablespoon each) of shredded cheese onto the baking sheet leaving enough space between each pile. They will spread while baking.
- Spread seasonings on each cheese crisp.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 4-6 minutes until the edges start to brown and the cheese chips look golden and crispy.
- Allow the cheese chips to cool down for a few minutes, then transfer them to paper towels to soak up the excess fats. Enjoy!
- Store them in an airtight container for up to one week.
Tips For Making The Best Gluten-Free Cheese Chips
- Leave some space between each chip because they will spread while baking.
- If your chips aren’t golden brown after 10 minutes of baking, you will have to cook them for 2 more minutes or until golden brown.
- If you want your chips to be extra crisp, you will have to make them thinner.
- Let the cheese chips cool completely before removing them from the baking tray.
Recipe Variations
- You can sprinkle some homemade Italian seasoning on them for an Italian flavor.
- Make them with paprika flavor by adding one tbsp of smoked paprika.
- If you like spicy food, sprinkle red pepper chili flakes on each cheese chip.
- You can add bacon bits to each cheese chip before baking them for extra flavor and texture.
Storing Ideas
- Room Temperature: you can store these cheese chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Freezer: they are also freezer-friendly. Place any leftovers in a ziplock bag and freeze them for up to 4 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Make These Gluten-Free Chips With Other Type Of Cheese?
Definitely, this is another great thing about this recipe. You can prepare them using your favorite types of cheese, like cheddar cheese, mozzarella, pepper jack, swiss, and so many others.
Can I Buy These Cheese Chips From Store?
Sure, you can order cheese chips on Amazon if you want a quick snack made of 100% cheese. They usually have a higher price but are perfect for when you are traveling.
Just make sure that you read the labels to make sure the ingredients are clean and keto-approved.
How many carbs are in the Cheese Chips?
This recipe yields about 20 chips, so about 4 servings of 5 cheese; the macros can vary depending on how big or small you make the cheese chips. Usually, homemade shredded cheese has 0g net carbs. I’m going to share with you the macros of each serving.
- Calories: 111 kcal
- Net Carbs: 0g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Fat: 7g
Keto Cheese Chips
Description
Ingredients
- 4 oz parmesan cheese shredded
- seasonings: paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning
- jalapeno slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
- Place dollops (about one tablespoon each) of shredded cheese onto the baking sheet leaving enough space between each pile. They will spread while baking.
- Sprinkle seasonings on each cheese crisp.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 4-6 minutes until the edges start to brown and the cheese chips look golden and crispy.
- Allow the cheese chips to cool down for a few minutes, then transfer to paper towels to soak up the excess fats. Enjoy!
- Store them in an airtight container for up to one week.
How do we calculate the nutrition info?
These nutrition facts listed are determined using nutrition information from the USDA Food Database. Our nutrition facts are accurate, but if you are using different products, please make your calculations. Net carb count is calculated by subtracting both fiber and sugar alcohols because they don’t raise blood sugar.