Description
Crispy pizza chips bring Italian street snack magic to your kitchen, blending classic pizza flavors into irresistible crunchy bites. Quick and simple preparation makes these chips perfect for snacking or entertaining guests who crave something unexpectedly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheese Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Meat/Optional Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (37 grams) mini pepperoni slices or chopped pepperoni
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Dipping Sauce (Optional):
- ¼ cup (59 ml) pizza sauce or marinara
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a crisp 375°F (190°C), preparing a baking sheet with a protective layer of parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Carefully unroll the pizza dough onto a clean, lightly floured surface, stretching it gently to create an even rectangular shape.
- Spread a thin, uniform layer of marinara sauce across the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow.
- Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese, ensuring complete and even coverage of the sauce.
- Add pepperoni slices in a consistent pattern, distributing them to guarantee a bite with meat in every chip.
- Drizzle olive oil across the surface, then dust with dried oregano and a light sprinkle of salt for enhanced flavor.
- Using a sharp pizza cutter or knife, slice the dough into triangular chip-sized pieces, creating distinct sections.
- Carefully transfer the prepared chips onto the lined baking sheet, arranging them with slight separation to promote even crisping.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for golden brown edges and crispy cheese.
- Remove from oven and allow chips to cool for 2-3 minutes, which helps them firm up and achieve maximum crunchiness.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy while warm and at peak crispiness.
Notes
- Experiment with various pizza toppings like pepperoni, olives, or bell peppers to customize your pizza chips and match personal preferences.
- Use low-moisture mozzarella cheese to prevent excess oil and ensure crispy, crunchy texture when baking.
- Select pre-made pizza dough or tortillas for a quicker preparation process, allowing flexibility in making these snacks.
- Store leftover pizza chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain their crispness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg