Homemade Gluten-Free Tortillas

This almond flour tortillas recipe is a delicious way to enjoy tortillas. And you’ll love serving it as a finger food with chili or any of your other favorite dinners!

I’ve also served them with a variety of Tex Mex dishes as well as a breakfast wrap for scrambled eggs and cheese.

It will be hard to believe that these tasty little treats are gluten free, grain free, and yeast free. You can serve them with any number of toppings or fillings. They’re just as good rolled up with refried beans and cheese as they are topped with avocado slices and salsa.

What Is Almond Flour?

Most gluten-free products do not taste like the original ones they imitate; however, that’s not the case with this recipe! Almond flour is basically finely ground almonds that can be used in place of other flours.

Almond Flour Tortilla Ingredients

The best almond flour tortillas are gluten free and made with just a few ingredients. In addition to the almond flour, you’ll need some xanthan gum and a tortilla press.

Here are the ingredients in this recipe:

• Almond flour
• Xanthan gum
• Baking powder
• Salt (I use Himalayan sea salt)
• Large eggs
• Water

For exact measurements of each ingredient and full directions, go to the recipe card at the bottom of the page. You can even print out the card by using the “print” button.

You should be able to find all of the ingredients you need at most grocery stores. The xanthan gum helps to bind the ingredients together and create a texture that is more like traditional wheat tortillas, so don’t leave it out. If you don’t have a tortilla press, you can use a rolling pin or even your hands to form the dough into disks.

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a medium or large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Mix well.

If you have a food processor that’s big enough, use it to mix all of the ingredients. Just pour them in and let the machine do the work for you. I have a food processor, but I decided to hand mix the dough this time. I’ll use the food processor next time.

If you don’t have a food processor, you can stir it with a spoon, which is what I did this time. That takes a little muscle, but you can do it.

Remove the mixture from the food processor bowl after a ball of dough forms and place it on an almond floured surface. Knead the dough for a couple of minutes.

Next, put the dough aside and cover it with plastic wrap. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes so the almond flour has time to absorb some of the moisture from the water and egg.

Divide the dough into 6 or 7 pieces and form each piece into a ball. I used a large pizza cutter, but you can use whatever you have to cut the dough.

One at a time, place each dough ball between 2 sheets of parchment paper or wax paper. Flatten it with a tortilla press until it is flat.

Or roll it with a rolling pin if you don’t have a press. Keep rolling until you have a thin tortilla. Be extra careful not to make the edges too thin, or the wax paper will be difficult to remove.

How to Cook the Tortillas

Place a non stick pan on the stove and turn the burner on to medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, place a tortilla on the pan. 

Cook it for about 2 minutes on the hot skillet, flip it. Keep a close eye on it because it happens quickly.

Cook it on the second side for about 30 seconds for the best results. Remove it from the pan and repeat with the rest of the tortillas.

Special Notes

The tortillas don’t have to be perfect. In fact, all of mine have jagged edges, and I’m fine with that. They still taste good.

Almond flour tortillas tend to be more brittle than regular flour or corn tortillas. To make them more pliable for folding or wrapping other ingredients, brush a little bit of water over them and heat them in the microwave on high for about 10 seconds.

Serving Suggestions

You can use these delicious almond flour tortillas in a variety of ways. Here are some of our favorites:

• Cut into pieces and air fry them to make tortilla chips
• Base of a flourless pizza with tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and cheese
• Cut into strips, spritz with olive oil, and cook in your air fryer until they are crispy. Then dip into any of your favorite dips. I love it with guacamole!
• Spread butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar for a sweet treat.
• And one of my favorite ways to eat these almond flour tortillas is to spread some butter over them and enjoy them as a side dish for any meal!

How to Store Almond Flour Tortillas

If you make more almond flour tortillas than you can eat in one sitting, you can keep them for later. Simply place them in an airtight container and place it in the fridge. They should be good the next day. I’ve noticed that they get dry and brittle after a couple of days.

Tex Mex Dishes to Serve with Almond Flour Tortillas

We enjoy the spices and seasonings in Mexican and Tex Mex dishes. You can enjoy your Mexican food with these gluten free almond flour tortillas.

Here are some of our favorite recipes:

3-Layer Mexican Dip – This is a delicious treat for parties, game night, and simply when you want a savory treat.

Layered Mexican Salad – These almond flour tortillas are delicious when served with this yummy salad.

Ro-Tel Chili – No one has to know that this delightful chili only has 3 ingredients … unless you decide to tell them.

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