These wonderfully crispy and flavorful bacon chips work well for scooping up guacamole, salsa, or sour cream. They're perfect on game day, or anytime you crave something crunchy on the keto diet.
Many people complain that they miss crunchy snacks on the keto diet. I was one of them until I realized there are actually quite a few options, including roasted nuts and keto cheese chips. These bacon chips are one of those snacks that help you stop feeling as though you're missing out on something. They are incredibly tasty, and they are also very easy to make.
Ingredients
You'll only need ONE ingredient to make these tasty chips - a package of bacon! It's best to choose medium-thickness strips, not very thin or thick. But if you end up using those, simply adjust the baking time.
Variations
The best way to vary this recipe is to sprinkle the bacon with spices before you bake it. Good options include smoked paprika and cumin.
Another option is to brush the bacon pieces with a thin layer of maple syrup (real or sugar-free) before you bake them. Add a bit of cayenne for an interesting sweet-smoky-spicy flavor combination.
Instructions
Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps for making these chips:
You start by cutting each slice of bacon into three or four pieces. Basically, what you're doing here is cutting them into bite-size pieces. Arrange the bacon pieces on a rimmed, parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake them until very crispy. This should take about 20 minutes in a 400°F oven.
Let them cool and crisp up some more, then serve. I love dipping them in guacamole! So good.
Expert Tip
The chips will be too soft when they emerge from the oven. Make sure to let them rest and firm up for about ten minutes before using them.
Recipe FAQs
No. We need these chips to be very crispy, so bacon alternatives (turkey bacon, beef bacon, and duck bacon), while delicious, won't work.
Yes. Microwave bacon is delicious and can come out very crispy. Since microwave ovens vary, you'll need to experiment with how long to microwave the bacon pieces. In a 1000-watt microwave, I recommend starting with 2 minutes and adding more time as needed.
While we all like our chips to be salty, there's no need to add salt since bacon is very salty.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these chips as you would serve any other chips, alone or with a dip. Guacamole is an excellent choice. Other options include salsa, ranch dip, cream cheese dip, cheese fondue, sour cream dip, and Greek yogurt dip.
On game day, I like to make a platter with these chips, parmesan crisps, fresh-cut vegetables, and a dip or two. No one complains, not even my kids, who typically eat a higher-carb fare than we do.
Storing Leftovers
After they're completely cool, I store these chips in a resealable bag in the fridge. They should last for about five days.
You don't even need to reheat them, by the way. Cold bacon is surprisingly delicious. But if you'd like to reheat them, place them on a plate lined with a paper towel, cover with another paper towel, and microwave in 30-second increments. You can also reheat them uncovered in a 350°F oven, and this should help crisp them back up.
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Recipe Card
Oven-Baked Bacon Chips
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with high-heat-resistant parchment paper.
- With a sharp knife, cut each bacon strip into three or four pieces (you want them bite-size). Arrange the pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the chips until very crispy, 15-20 minutes. Place them on paper towels and allow them to cool and firm up for ten minutes.
- Serve with a dip such as guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.
Notes
- The nutrition info does not include dips.
- Make sure to wear long oven mitts when removing the pan from the oven.
- The chips will be too soft when they emerge from the oven. Make sure to let them rest and firm up for about ten minutes before using them.
- You can keep completely cooled leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 4-5 days. The best way to reheat them is in a 350°F oven - this helps crisp them back up. But you can also reheat them in the microwave - place a paper towel on the bottom of the plate and cover them with another paper towel.
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Ben says
Really, really good. Especially with sour cream. Yum.