This Crispy Taco Chaffle Recipe is absolutely mouth-watering delicious! It was such an incredible addition to the Very Best Taco Meat, and the crispy taco shells were better than I imagined.
Taco Chaffle Recipe: Crispy, Not Eggy, and Delicious!
Taco salads are one of our very favorite easy family meals. All four kids love tacos. They can enjoy theirs on tortillas, while the hubs and I eat taco salads or sometimes keto taco cups. I’ve tried making taco shells just out of cheese, and even though I love the crunch, they are always a bit greasy.
Then, enter all the Keto Chaffle craziness that has set the keto world on fire lately. As I was cooking dinner last night, I knew that I could create a Chaffle Taco Shell easily. While there are many chaffle recipes online, I knew that this one needed to be extremely crispy and not eggy at all or it would never pass as a taco shell.
My oldest daughter and I started experimenting and came up with the absolute perfect and crispy taco shell chaffle. It was so good; I had to make more because we loved it so much. I’ve included all the info you need below in case you aren’t quite up to date on this chaffle crazy.
So, What in the World is a Chaffle?
I know. It has been quite a week in the keto community. If you went on vacation or haven’t spent any time in Facebook groups, you might have missed out on the chaffle craze. A Chaffle is a waffle made on a Dash Mini Waffle Maker with eggs and cheese. Since that recipe came out, there have been countless variations posted, and some don’t even have any cheese as an ingredient. This recipe for Keto Taco Chaffles is a variation of the original recipe that I tested until I got a perfect crispy taco shell chaffle. Make sure to check out this list of Ultimate Tips for Best Keto Chaffle Recipes.
What Do I Use to Make a Keto Taco Chaffle?
The Dash Mini Waffle Maker is the one kitchen appliance that the keto world has been on a mission to find. This mini waffle maker makes one four-inch waffle. While you could use a regular waffle maker, there is something about this mini one that gets Chaffles nice and crispy. Perhaps it is because the grates are smaller and closer together or the fact that it gets so hot, but either way, there is no doubt that if you follow the Keto Diet, you are going to see hundreds of recipes for this product.
For those who might feel that making one chaffle at a time is too fussy, this waffle maker is a great option. It makes four 3 inch waffles at once. Since it makes smaller Chaffles, you’d need to use a little bit less batter, but it could be a huge timesaver if you are making several Keto Chaffle taco shells at once.
Where Can I Find the Dash Mini Waffle Maker?
If you don’t want to run around town on a scavenger hunt looking for a waffle maker in stores, you can place an order on Amazon. The fact that Amazon delivers without me having to drag all my kids around town means that it is always my first choice. If you want to pick one up without ordering check Bed Bath & Beyond, TJ Maxx, Kohl’s, Walmart, or Target.
First, I started by throwing all the ingredients in a small bowl. I used a combination of thicker shredded cheese for Taco Chaffles.
Lightly grease the Dash Mini Waffle Maker. Then, I spooned out half of the chaffle batter onto the waffle iron. This chaffle taco recipe makes two chaffles. You can easily double or triple the recipe to make more at one time.
Once you pour the batter on the waffle maker, close the lid and do not touch for 4 minutes. I tried to check mine halfway through cooking and almost threw it away as it looked as if it wasn’t going to set up properly. It needs the full four minutes to get a nice golden brown color and to crisp properly.
As soon as the Taco Chaffle shells were done, I turned over a muffin pan and folded them in half between two tins. As they cooled, they stayed in the shape of a taco shell.
Are these Chaffle Taco Shells Crispy?
Yes! They are super crispy. They aren’t eggy at all either. This Taco Chaffle recipe makes amazingly crunchy taco shells that aren’t greasy at all.
For the delicious ground beef taco meat, I suggest using my oldest daughter’s recipe for the Very Best Taco Meat with my homemade keto-friendly taco seasoning. This recipe is the best taco meat I’ve ever eaten. It has so much incredible bold flavor. I always double the recipe so we can enjoy it for lunch for several days or freeze for later. If you prefer chicken, this crockpot recipe for Low Carb Mexican Shredded Chicken would be fantastic as well.
Holy smokes, the Taco Chaffle Recipe was delicious!! It made a perfect low carb crispy taco shell that we’ve all been missing.
Toppings for Taco Chaffles
There are so many keto low carb friendly options for topping Keto Taco Chaffles. I’ve included those I could think of below:
- sour cream
- guacamole
- lettuce
- shredded cheese
- diced onions
- diced tomatoes
- jalapeños
Can I Make This Easy Keto Recipe Ahead of Time?
You could certainly make the Keto Chaffle Taco Shells ahead of time as well as the taco meat. But, I would suggest not rewarming the taco shells in the microwave as they would lose their crispness. Instead, I wrap in aluminum foil and rewarm in the oven or pop them in the air fryer.
More Keto Chaffle Recipes:
- Highly Popular Traditional Keto Chaffle Recipe
- Chocolate Chip Chaffle Keto Recipe
- Pizza Chaffle Keto Recipe
- Keto Pumpkin Keto Waffle Recipe (Chaffle)
- Blueberry Keto Chaffle
- Keto Chaffle Breakfast Sandwich with almond flour
- Mini Keto Pizza with Chaffle Pizza Crust (almond flour)
- Strawberry Shortcake Chaffle Recipe
- Keto Chaffle Taco Shells Recipe with almond flour
How to Make Taco Chaffle Recipe:
Keto Taco Chaffle Recipe (Crispy Taco Shells)
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded (packed tightly)
- 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (packed tightly)
- 3/4 tsp water
- 1 tsp coconut flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp chili powder
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Plug the Dash Mini Waffle Maker in the wall and grease lightly once it is hot.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
- Spoon out 1/2 of the batter on the waffle maker and close lid. Set a timer for 4 minutes and do not lift the lid until the cooking time is complete. If you do, it will look like the taco chaffle shell isn't setting up properly, but it will. You have to let it cook the entire 4 minutes before lifting the lid.
- Remove the taco chaffle shell from the waffle iron and set aside. Repeat the same steps above with the rest of the chaffle batter.
- Turn over a muffin pan and set the taco chaffle shells between the cups to form a taco shell. Allow to set for a few minutes.
- Remove and serve with the Very Best Taco Meat or your favorite recipe.
- Enjoy this delicious keto crispy taco chaffle shell with your favorite toppings.
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Anna says
Hi we luv your recipes. We’re having a hard time finding recipes for side dishes at dinner….no problems with the meat and vegie part…….Thanks
Mary Trenum says
You can check this out: https://kaseytrenum.com/category/recipe-box/side-dishes. A lot of times I just add a nice, big salad.
Debbie says
Can you make these without a waffle maker?
.Kasey says
I’ve never made them without a waffle maker.
Delphinia claud says
What do you put in your hamburger meat beside chili powder
Kasey says
My recipe for the very best taco meat is linked in this post. It is truly the best taco meat ever.
Frank says
My family made these and they were absolutely delicious. Thank you!
Kasey says
So glad you enjoyed it!
Deb says
Kasey has done it again! Awesome!
Liz says
This recipe is a low carb person’s dream. My family has tacos often and this is a game saver and low carb life line! I love being able to enjoy taco night without all of the carbs!
Mary Trenum says
Glad you like the tacos chaffles, Liz. We absolutely love tacos and have them often.
Crystal says
I was a fan of this cheese taco shell, but this is fantastic!!
Mary Trenum says
Thanks, Crystal. I’m so glad you like it!
Michelle Franks says
These are amazing! Love that my family can have taco night back!
Dottie says
Made these tonight and they were super delicious! Truly they were crispy and fluffy! I love your recipes and this just adds to the list of delicious choices. Thank you so much!
Mary Trenum says
You’re so welcome, Dottie! I’m glad you love my recipes and enjoyed the taco chaffles.
Shannon says
Could you use almond flour instead of coconut flour?
Mary Trenum says
Sure, but you will need to use 4x more almond flour.
Mary Trenum says
You would need to use 4x more almond flour.
Suzanne says
This looks so good! Could I make a bunch of Chaffles and have meal preps for the week?
Mary Trenum says
Glad you think it look good! I’ve included information on storage and reheating chaffles in the post.
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! Do the Chaffles keep long?
Kendra says
For the egg white can you use the ones they sell at the store in the box container that says egg white the liquid mixture?
.Kasey says
I haven’t tried those before so I’m not sure. You could try it to see if it works for you.
Laura Dohoney says
I have tried to use the egg whites in the carton, very watery and thin batter and it is very hard to control the pour into waffle maker.
.Kasey says
I don’t use egg whites in cartons. I separate the egg white from the yolk.
Trinity Carpenter says
Yes. One egg measure 1/4 cup from the container
Peachie says
OMG, I made this for breakfast. I cooked the meat last night and made the chaffles this morning. A wonderful breakfast. I didn’t have Monterey Jack cheese so I used Mozarella. Yum. Loved the muffin pan idea. Just great.
Marie says
omg!
I’ve tried so many chaffle recipes where I’ve ended up with soft, meh-tasting things. I was just about to give up on chaffles.
I just made this, and I have lovely, crispy, delicious little waffle/tacos. They’re cooled off and still crispy.. I’m giddy.
I’m here to tell you, I am using this for ALL things chaffle.
Thank you so much!!
.Kasey says
Yay! I’m glad the chaffles were crispy and yummy!
Diane Eagin says
I made the tacos but instead of dividing them by half, I made three out of them. We like them thinner and they taste the same! They are crispier but I am glad that you can tweak them to suit your taste.
Kathi Parlier says
Hi, This is to the person that asked can you make these without a waffle iron…YES.. These were too thick for my taste for tacos, so I just took a small fry pan, divide the batter in two portions, and spread real thin in oiled frying pan.. turned out great, I just used a hot sauce bottle and drapped the chaffle over it. They were wonderful for tacos or you can use this like for a flatbread sandwich too.
.Kasey says
Great to know!
Wendy says
Is the 4 gram count for carbs the net, or is it 2 g net? Thanks.
.Kasey says
It would be 2 g net
Melissa says
These look yummy! How many is a serving?
Lori B. says
Just made this recipe so I could have something crispy while my family was enjoying crunchy conventional shells. Absolutely delicious, fantastic texture!
.Kasey says
I’m really glad you liked them!
Dawn Heffner says
Loved these!! Just wondering if I could omit the chili powder and use this as a basic chaffle recipe?
Kasey says
Yes! It makes a fantastic chaffle.
Jodi says
Yum! Question, any suggestions on how to make ahead and eat later?
.Kasey says
You will find information on making these ahead of time in the comments of the post.
Bianca says
So if using almond flour I would use 4tsp?
.Kasey says
Yes
Shanique says
How would you tweak the recipe for a full sized waffle maker?
Kasey says
I would use this recipe on a regular-sized waffle iron and just not fill the waffle maker completely.
Candi says
Can you use regular all purpose flour?
.Kasey says
Hi! You could try, but keep in mind that if you are following a keto diet, all-purpose flour is not keto-friendly. It’s totally up to you. That being said, the measurement would not be the same as coconut flour and all-purpose flour are not interchangeable at the same measurement. Also, I haven’t personally tested, it with flour, so I’m not sure if it would turn out.
Dawna says
This recipe sounds great! Would like to give it a try, but flour of any kind makes my joints ache. Could I use powdered pork rinds instead? Any suggestions of the amount to use would be a great help also.
Kasey says
It is defintely worth trying, or you could leave out the flour and baking soda completely. I’ve never made them with pork rinds so I’m not sure exactly how much. I’d probably use the same amount as the flour.
Laurin says
I finally found the answer to my keto taco prayers! I had stopped eating tacos because I hated every shell substitute I tried! Thank you for this recipe!
Kasey says
Fantastic! I’m so glad you loved them!
Ana says
Hi there,
I tried this recipe last night and you are so right! It’s so crispy. I loved it! I will definitely will not feel left out when my family eats their tacos and I usually just have like a taco salad. Now I can feel like I’m also having tacos. Thank you for the recipe
Kasey says
Great! So glad you loved it.