Keto Taco Shells Recipe - Just 1 Ingredient (2024)

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These Keto Taco Shells are super quick and easy to make – with just one low-carb ingredient, cheese!

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Our keto taco shell recipe is perfect for filling with your favorite Mexican toppings.

Mozzarella Cheese makes the best taco shells as it isn’t an oily cheese like cheddar. It makes the shells thicker, sturdy, and crispy. The mild taste of mozzarella cheese is ideal to focus on your fillings – plus, you can always add cheddar cheese inside.

Keto Taco Shells Ingredients

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Watch the how-to make keto take shells video here.

  • 2 cups of Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

That is, all these keto taco shells require is just one ingredient.

How to Make Keto Taco Shells

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  1. Preheat your oven to 200C/390F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Balance a long-handled wooden spoon over two mugs to set your shells (you can also use aluminum foil to make a mold or line the edge of your dish drainer with parchment paper).
  3. Make eight equal-sized piles of cheese, leaving plenty of room between them for spreading.
  4. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese has stopped bubbling and is brown (you may need to cook one cookie sheet at a time, depending on how much space you have to set the shells). If your cheese isn’t cooked enough, your shells will be chewy instead of crispy.
  5. Use a spatula to gently remove the cheese and place it over the wooden spoon. Leave to cool for 3-5 minutes until set.
  6. Once cooled, fill with your favorite Mexican toppings, such as; Pork Carnitas, Guacamole, and Pico Di Gallo.

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Keto Taco Shells (1 ingredient)

Our Keto Cheese Taco Shells are super quick and easy to make – with just 1 ingredient. These crunchy shells are perfect to fill with your favorite Mexican toppings!

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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 0 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

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Total Time: 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 168kcal

Author: Gerri

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 200C/390F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.

  • Balance a long handled wooden spoon over two mugs to set your shells (you can also use aluminum foil to make a mold or line the edge of your dish drainer with parchment paper).

  • Make 8 equal sized piles of cheese, leaving plenty of room between them for spreading.

    2 cups Mozzarella Cheese

  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese has stopped bubbling and is brown (you may need to cook 1 cookie sheet at a time depending on how much space you have to set the shells). If your cheese isn’t cooked enough, your shells can be chewy instead of crispy.

  • Use a spatula to gently remove the cheese and place over the wooden spoon, leave to cool for 3-5 minutes, until set.

  • Once cooled, fill with your favorite mexican toppings, such as; Pork Carnitas, Guacamole and Pico Di Galo.

Video

Keto Taco Shells Recipe – How To Make Low Carb Cheese Tacos (Easy 1 Ingredient)

Notes

STORING: Store Taco Shells in the fridge for up to 2 days. Ensure that your shells are crisp all the way through before storing them to prevent hard, chewy tacos.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 43mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 1mg

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How To Store Keto Taco Shells

Store Taco Shells in the fridge for up to 2 days. Ensure that your shells are crisp all the way through before storing them to prevent hard, chewy tacos.

This Keto Cheese Taco Shells recipe makes four servings. One serving is two taco shells with only 1g net carbs (0.5g net carbs per shell).

Adjust the servings above to make a larger batch of this Keto Cheese Taco Shells recipe.

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I am the founder of My Keto Kitchen. I am a nutritionist, cooking enthusiast, and part-time Van Lifer! Along with a qualified chef, we have created a collection of delicious and healthy recipes.

6 thoughts on “Keto Taco Shells – 1 Ingredient”

  1. I am thinking that sprinking some of the dried taco flavoring sold in packets to flavor meat might be a nice touch to the cheese

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    • Great idea Christine – you can make you own Taco Seasoning with this recipe

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  2. Keto Taco Shells Recipe - Just 1 Ingredient (9)
    1st time making these. From the words of a 61 year aged man: Fantastic, make these again! I could eat these all the time! They were great!

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  3. Keto Taco Shells Recipe - Just 1 Ingredient (10)
    SOOOO GOOD!!

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  4. Keto Taco Shells Recipe - Just 1 Ingredient (11)
    I’ve been on Keto for a while (have lost 43 lbs in 4 1/2 months) and am enjoying weight loss without the normal diet anxiety (I am a meat eater, so this transition wasn’t too hard). I do miss certain foods though…TACOS is one of them … was a bit skeptical at first, but must admit these were great! I left the first batch in 10 minutes, which for my oven, was probably about 2 minutes too long, they were pretty crunchy, but tasted great with my left-over chicken, a few vegys, a bit of keto ranch and a touch of homemade hot sauce. For the most part tasted like a taco should taste…the cheese shell flavor doesn’t fight with the fillings and the crunch is super. Thanks so much for the recipe…makes this diet even easier to stay with!!

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    • Congrats on your improved health Dandy! I’m so glad you can enjoy tacos again 🙂

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Keto Taco Shells Recipe - Just 1 Ingredient (2024)

FAQs

How do you make taco shells hack? ›

The trick is to microwave your tortillas first to get them nice and pliable, then spray them with your cooking spray and drape them over the oven rack. From there, let the oven take over and do its thing. Soon enough, you've got perfectly crispy baked taco shells.

What is a keto tortilla made of? ›

How to make keto tortillas. Combine ingredients – almond flour, lupin flour, xanthan gum and salt in a bowl. Mix with water until dough forms. Divide the dough into eight balls to make mini tortillas or four balls to make 6” tortillas.

What are the ingredients in taco shells? ›

Taco Shells: Limed Corn Flour, Palm Oil, Salt. Contains CONTAINS WHEAT INGREDIENTS.

Are keto tortillas really keto? ›

The majority of keto tortillas fall into the “dirty keto” category. I wish they didn't but they do! For the most part, they have a long list of ingredients and add a lot of fiber to make the “net carbs” as low as possible.

How to make a taco shell out of a tortilla? ›

Heat oil over medium heat in a skillet. Carefully add half of the tortilla (folded into a taco shape) and fry until golden (you will need to hold up the tortilla half the entire time.). Using tongs, carefully flip the tortilla to fry the other side until golden (continue holding the free edge to maintain the shape).

How to make tacos out of flour tortillas? ›

How to turn flour tortillas into crispy tortilla chips or taco...
  1. Brush each flour tortilla with a little olive oil on both sides. ...
  2. Heat your oven to 200°C.
  3. Place the tortillas on a baking tray and bake for about 4 minutes. ...
  4. Cut them into triangular shapes using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors and serve.
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Can you turn a wrap into a taco shell? ›

Simply stick the tortilla inside of a microwave safe cup and microwave the whole thing for about a minute. Take out the tortilla and you've got yourself a crunchy, hard taco shell for any and all of your taco needs.

Can I eat tacos on a keto diet? ›

Tips for Ordering Keto at Mexican Restaurants

Ask for lettuce leaves to use instead of tortillas for tacos and fajitas. Go for the good stuff. Don't worry if they don't have lettuce leaves! You can just eat the filling out of the tacos (that's the good stuff anyway!) and leave the tortillas.

Are crunchy tacos keto friendly? ›

1. Crunchy Taco. Taco Bell's Crunchy Taco contains seasoned beef, shredded cheese, and lettuce on a crunchy corn tortilla shell. Tortillas are generally too high in carbs for a keto diet, but this one is on the small side.

What tortillas are keto friendly? ›

Maria and Ricardo's Almond Flour Keto Tortillas

The Maria and Ricardo's Almond Flour Keto tortillas provide 6.5 grams carbs or 4 net carbs per tortilla. Flavors include Flax & Seeds, Sea Salt and the 'Everything Seasoning' tortilla.

How many carbs a day on keto? ›

The ketogenic diet typically reduces total carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams a day—less than the amount found in a medium plain bagel—and can be as low as 20 grams a day. Generally, popular ketogenic resources suggest an average of 70-80% fat from total daily calories, 5-10% carbohydrate, and 10-20% protein.

Is zero carb bread really zero carb? ›

Technically, it does have zero net carbs, though, and most keto diets aim for limiting carbs to 20 to 50 grams per day.

Can you stay in ketosis eating low carb tortillas? ›

You can even use them as wraps to make easy low-carb sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. The next time you're looking for an easy keto meal idea, grab a few tortillas and add in your favorite meat and veggies for a quick wrap. You'll also want to stash extra in the freezer for later.

What tortilla shells are keto friendly? ›

Maria and Ricardo's Almond Flour Keto Tortillas

The Maria and Ricardo's Almond Flour Keto tortillas provide 6.5 grams carbs or 4 net carbs per tortilla. Flavors include Flax & Seeds, Sea Salt and the 'Everything Seasoning' tortilla.

What makes carb balance tortillas different? ›

Low carb and great taste are taken to the extreme with our Mission Carb Balance Flour Tortillas. Just 2g net carbs and zero grams of sugar per serving, these fiber-filled, low carb tortillas can make any of your favorite meals Better For You.

Are corn taco shells keto friendly? ›

Corn tortillas are not technically keto. While yes, they are low in carbs, and yes, they do have a lower carb content than flour tortillas; corn tortillas still have a carb content that could be considered high in comparison to other food items.

What are the healthiest taco shells? ›

Offering a firm, chewy texture, corn tortillas come out ahead in a side-by-side nutrition competition with other types. Corn is a good-for - you whole grain, Keating explains, and corn tortillas typically contain less fat and simpler ingredients, and are very low in sodium.

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