The search for a perfect keto pizza crust may never truly end, but this personal-size version is a genuinely satisfying stop along the way. Keto chaffle pizzas are crispy, not too eggy, and topped exactly how you like.
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A chaffle is really just cheese and egg batter cooked in a mini waffle maker, and it turns out to be a nearly blank canvas for keto meals. My favorite version uses egg whites instead of whole eggs, plus a bit of sour cream for tang.
Keep a paper towel under your waffle maker while it cooks. Batter oozing out the sides happens more often than not.
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Chef Jenn’s Take on Chaffle Pizzas
Chaffles going wrong usually comes down to the waffle maker itself, not the batter. Spray or lightly butter both the top and bottom plates before you start, and spread the cheese evenly across the iron before closing the lid. If the lid sticks when opening, do not force it, give it another minute and try again. If it comes out undercooked, pop it back in for another minute or two.
Skip the salt in the batter entirely, the cheese already brings plenty on its own. A half teaspoon of Italian seasoning stirred in adds real flavor if you want it. Every waffle maker holds a slightly different amount of batter, so expect some trial and error the first time.
These can be made ahead too. Cook the chaffles, refrigerate them, and top and bake whenever you are ready to eat. The nutrition figures below cover just the chaffle, sauce, and base cheese, not your toppings, so add those separately based on what you choose.
Get creative with toppings beyond the usual pepperoni. Spinach, roasted red bell pepper, and salami all work well here.
What You’ll Love About Chaffle Pizzas
- A genuinely blank canvas, works for pizza and plenty of other keto meals too.
- Personal-size and customizable, topped exactly the way each person wants.
- Chaffles can be made ahead, so assembly and baking take just minutes.
Ingredients
- Egg whites – Not whole eggs, for a less eggy flavor and crisper texture.
- Sour cream – Adds tang and richness. Greek yogurt works as a substitute.
- Almond flour – Superfine ground.
- Mozzarella cheese – Or another mild, good-melting cheese.
- Pizza sauce – Homemade keeps this cleaner and saves on carbs.
- Toppings – Your favorites. Spinach, roasted red bell pepper, and salami are all worth trying beyond the usual pepperoni.
How to Make Chaffle Pizzas
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Whip the egg whites with a fork until frothy. Blend in the almond flour and sour cream, then mix well. Add half the shredded mozzarella to the batter and mix to combine.
Cook the chaffles in a mini waffle maker using half the mixture at a time, until golden brown.
Top each chaffle with pizza sauce, the remaining shredded mozzarella, and your favorite toppings.
Bake on a sheet pan in a preheated 375°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes, then broil for about 2 minutes to get everything golden brown and bubbly.
Serve hot.
Make It A Meal
I use my own Keto Pizza Sauce for this, made from scratch to save on carbs. If you love this format, Pizza Casserole and Sausage Parmigiana are both worth adding to your Italian-night rotation.
Storage
Cooked, untopped chaffles keep in the fridge for a few days, ready to top and bake when you want them. Once fully assembled and baked, refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven or toaster for the best texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe runs about 2 net carbs per chaffle, including the sauce and base cheese, but not your toppings. Add those separately based on what you choose. The number in the recipe card below will recalculate once this post is republished, so use it as an estimate until then.
Yes, Greek yogurt works well in its place.
Yes, cook the chaffles and refrigerate them until you’re ready to top and bake, which makes assembly quick on a busy night.
Beyond the classics like pepperoni, spinach, roasted red bell pepper, and salami all work well here.
Add Preferred SourceChaffle Pizzas
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1/2 cup PLUS 4 tbsp shredded mozzarella
- 4 tablespoons pizza sauce
Instructions
- To make the chaffles, whip the egg whites with a fork until frothy. Blend in the almond flour and sour cream. Mix well then add the 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella.
- Cook the chaffles in a mini waffle maker using half the mixture. Cook until golden brown then set aside.
- Top each chaffle with 2 tbsp pizza sauce, 2 tbsp of shredded mozzarella cheese, and all your favorite toppings.
- Bake on a sheet pan in a preheated 375-F oven for 5-7 minutes, then turn the broiler on for 2 minutes to get the tops golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve!
Notes
Recipe Card Tips
- Spread the cheese evenly across the waffle iron before closing the lid, for a more even chaffle.
- Skip the salt in the batter. The cheese already provides plenty on its own.
- Don’t force a sticking lid. Give it another minute before trying to open it again.
- The nutritional info includes the chaffles, sauce, and cheese. It does not account for all your toppings. Add the macros for your toppings separately.
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed. Erythritol carbs (sugar substitutes) are not included in the carbohydrate counts as they have been shown not to impact blood sugar, and they have zero calories and zero carbs. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
WANT EVEN MORE EASY KETO DIET RECIPES?
I’m always in the kitchen creating new recipes, and while some of them are big hits, I get some misses, too. But these are some of my favorite all-time recipes:
- Thick and luscious Salmon Chowder
- Grilled veggies – I love how versatile this recipe is!
- This amazing cauliflower dish
- Meaty sausage Parmigiana
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This Pizza looks amazing! I can’t believe how easy it is to make with very little ingredients!
Chaffles really are remarkable!
Definitely delicious. Love the combination of ingredients to making this awesome recipe. A must try one.
What a beautiful tasty recipe! I just now shared this with my daughter. I’ve never made chaffle pizzas before, so I’m looking forward to enjoying these tomorrow when friends are coming over for lunch.
I’ve never made chaffle but they look so good as do the pizzas! Getting my mini waffle iron out tomorrow!
I have been hearing a lot about these recently. I really need to try them.
This is my new favorite chaffle for pizza! So crispy and none eggy!!
I’m so glad you liked it! I prefer them not so eggy, too!
I have a question is there anything I can substitute for sour cream? I don’t eat it enough to keep it in my house.
Greek yogurt would work. ~Jenn