Pizza Chips
🛒 What You’ll Need
- Pepperoni Slices (the star of the show!) 🍕
- Shredded Mozzarella or Parmesan Cheese 🧀
- Italian Seasoning (dried oregano and basil) 🌿
- Black Pepper for a little extra kick 🧂
- Optional: Marinara sauce for dipping! 🍅
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep Your Surface: Preheat your oven to 400°F or get your air fryer ready. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup. 🌡️🔥🥇
- Build the Base: Place small mounds of shredded cheese onto the parchment paper, leaving about an inch of space between each. 🧀📐✅
- The Topping: Place a slice of pepperoni directly on top of each cheese mound as seen in the photo. 🍕🎨✨
- Seasoning: Sprinkle a pinch of Italian herbs and black pepper over the pepperoni and cheese. 🌿🧂🤝
- Bake to Crispy: Bake for 5–7 minutes (or air fry for 3–5 minutes). You are looking for the cheese edges to turn a beautiful golden-brown and the pepperoni to get slightly curled and crispy. ⏲️📈🔥
- The Cooling Secret: Let the chips sit for 2–3 minutes after removing them from the heat. This allows the cheese to firm up into a sturdy “chip”. 🛑🌬️💎
- Serve: Pile them high on a plate and serve them while they are still warm and crunchy! 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Crunch” Secret: As shown in the photo, the best flavor comes from those lacy, browned cheese edges. Don’t be afraid to let them get a little dark—that’s where the “pizza crust” flavor lives! 🧀🛡️💎
- The “Flavor” Hack: If you love a little heat, add a tiny pinch of red pepper flakes before baking to give your chips a spicy pepperoni kick! 🌶️🎯✅
