Crispy Nacho Cheese Chips

Recipe posted in: Flex Meals & Snacks, Snacks, Appetizers, Snacks
nacho cheese chips

When snacking on chips, there’s nothing more satisfying than a loud CRUNCH, is there? We didn’t think so. And if making your own crispy, crunchy and diet-approved Nacho Cheese Chips sounds like it’ll make your kitchen a full-on fiesta, then keep on reading!

A bag of greasy Nacho Chips from the grocery store is so very tempting to grab as you’re browsing through the  aisles. But today you’ll be picking up the delicious and nutritious ingredients to whip up your own, and this recipe won’t derail your healthy diet like the store-bought brand. You’ll want to grab mini corn tortillas, yeast and the variety of spices listed below.

When you get back home with your healthy haul, you’ll cut the mini corn tortillas into six triangles. Throw the tortillas onto a baking sheet in a single layer and spray them with a nonstick spray and bake them for five to seven minutes (four minutes if using an air fryer) or until they’re slightly golden brown. Flip the chips over, spray them again, and bake for another five minutes (four minutes if using an air fryer). While the chips are baking, combine the yeast along with the spices in a bowl—thoroughly mix them together. For one last time, spray both sides of the chips with the nonstick spray and then toss them in the “nacho” seasoning.

Just like that, you have yourself a tasty and healthy snack! If you’re worried about eating a few chips too many, simply log each serving of these Nacho Cheese Chips in the NuMi app. NuMi will help you keep a record of all yummy meals and snacks you’ve consumed while also providing you with a little extra boost along the way.

Have an air fryer? Here are some more crispy chip recipes to whip up:

*Please note that all air fryers cook differently. Before trying any recipe, always refer to the manufacturer safety instructions provided with your specific air fryer.

Servings: 3

Calories per Serving: 125

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb

Ingredients:

  • 6 mini corn tortillas
  • Nonstick spray
  • 2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. onion powder
  • 3 pinches kosher salt

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut each tortilla into 6 triangles. Lay cut tortillas on baking sheet in one layer.
  3. Spray chips with nonstick spray and bake for 5-7 minutes until slightly golden brown.
  4. Remove chips, flip them over, and spray again with nonstick spray. Bake for another 5 minutes or until golden and crisp.
  5. Meanwhile, combine nutritional yeast, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and salt in a bowl.
  6. Once chips are done, spray both sides with nonstick spray and toss them in seasoning.
  7. Let cool.
  8. Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees F.
  9. Cut each tortilla into 6 triangles. Lay cut tortillas on air fryer basket in one layer.
  10. Spray chips with nonstick spray and bake for 4 minutes until slightly golden brown.
  11. Remove chips, flip them over, and bake for another 4 minutes or until golden.
  12. Meanwhile, combine nutritional yeast, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder in a bowl.
  13. Once chips are done, spray both sides with nonstick spray and toss them in seasoning.
  14. Let cool.
  15. *Please note that all air fryers cook differently. Before trying any recipe, always refer to the manufacturer safety instructions provided with your specific air fryer.
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