This has to be one of the most useful recipes on my blog. I’ve been mentioning these low calorie tortilla chips for what seems like years, but I’ve held off on putting them in official blog post form because they’re so simple. It seems a bit extra of me but whatevs, it just makes pointing to them so much easier.
These low calorie tortilla chips are super simple to make and only use 3 ingredients. Well, really just one ingredient if you want plain chips.
How to Make Low Calorie Tortilla Chips
The recipe calls for tortillas made by Mission. I buy them at Walmart and Kroger, but other readers have found them in local grocery stores as well. If you have trouble finding them, any thin corn tortilla will do. For macro comparison, three of the Mission extra thin tortillas have 120 calories, 24 grams of carbs, 3 grams of protein, and 1.5 grams of fat.
Cut the tortillas into 6 triangles and place on baking sheet(s) sprayed with cooking spray. Then spray the top of the tortillas with a tiny bit more cooking spray and sprinkle salt over them. Pop them in the oven for 12-14 minutes at 400ºF (for 12 tortillas on two half sheet pans) and you’re done!
You can drizzle a little lime juice over the top of your finished chips for a nice touch. There’s also the option of getting creative with seasoning options before baking. A little chili lime seasoning or Tajin would be my first suggestion.
What to Eat with Your Tortilla Chips
Before you get down to business, I’ll leave you with some of my favorite recipes to use with these low calorie tortilla chips:
- Creamy High Protein Taco Soup
- High Protein Cottage Cheese Queso
- Mexican Shredded Chicken Thighs
- Pressure Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Cowboy Caviar Chicken Dip
- Pork Tenderloin Crispy Carnitas
- Loaded BBQ Chicken Nachos
- Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef
All right, let’s get to dipping. When you try these low calorie tortilla chips and the recipes I mentioned to pair with them, I want to hear about it. Let me know in a comment or recipe review below!
Low Calorie Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
- 12 Extra Thin Corn Tortillas
- Cooking Spray
- Pinch of Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Spray two half sheet pans with cooking spray.
- Stack the tortillas and use a knife to cut them into 6 triangles. Arrange the tortilla chips in an even layer on the baking sheets. Spray the tops with cooking spray and sprinkle salt over the top.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. The tortilla chips will continue to crisp once they’re out of the oven. Be careful not to burn the chips.
Notes
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I came across these when I was making the healthy nachos and i’ve made the chips by themselves at least 6 times. The lime/sea salt combo is so good!
I pair these chips with the greek yogurt guac from trader joes and it’s the perfect low cal low fat snack.
I came across these when I was making the healthy nachos and i’ve made the chips by themselves at least 6 times. The lime/sea salt combo is so good!
I pair these chips with the greek yogurt guac from trader joes and it’s the perfect low cal low fat snack.
I did these in the microwave and it worked great! Just keep a close eye on it!!! I’ve burned them more than once…. LOL!! I’ve used the Joseph’s Lavish wraps to make strips for soup and salads too!
I did these in the microwave and it worked great! Just keep a close eye on it!!! I’ve burned them more than once…. LOL!! I’ve used the Joseph’s Lavish wraps to make strips for soup and salads too!
These are so good, they’ve become a staple for me any taco night and make for some great nachos. I’ve found that they store pretty well too and stay crispy so sometimes I make a big batch to have on hand if I’m craving something salty. I’ve also found that playing around with seasonings can make for a nice twist. For example sometimes I season mine with paprika or chili powder for a little kick.
I made these using the Joseph Lavish wraps. Such a healthier alternative to buying tortilla chips. I just sprayed them with PAM and sprinkled with salt. Just make sure to watch them carefully in the oven. They can burn very easily…. I also did this and sprinkled them with stevia and cinnamon for a sweeter chip! Definitely recommend!
These are so good, they’ve become a staple for me any taco night and make for some great nachos. I’ve found that they store pretty well too and stay crispy so sometimes I make a big batch to have on hand if I’m craving something salty. I’ve also found that playing around with seasonings can make for a nice twist. For example sometimes I season mine with paprika or chili powder for a little kick.
I made these using the Joseph Lavish wraps. Such a healthier alternative to buying tortilla chips. I just sprayed them with PAM and sprinkled with salt. Just make sure to watch them carefully in the oven. They can burn very easily…. I also did this and sprinkled them with stevia and cinnamon for a sweeter chip! Definitely recommend!
I will not lie. You see my lack of control either with chips at a Mexican restaurant, or when I make these. I had no idea this was possible so when I tried it, and it worked, I was thrilled. These are cheap and easy to make. You can get a large pack of tortillas for just a couple of dollars at the store. I have yet to master storing them so I can use them for meal prep, but nonetheless they are perfect for game day or any other event. Or just for me. Because well. I love chips.
I will not lie. You see my lack of control either with chips at a Mexican restaurant, or when I make these. I had no idea this was possible so when I tried it, and it worked, I was thrilled. These are cheap and easy to make. You can get a large pack of tortillas for just a couple of dollars at the store. I have yet to master storing them so I can use them for meal prep, but nonetheless they are perfect for game day or any other event. Or just for me. Because well. I love chips.