Description
Crispy Pizza Chips are a delicious snack made by baking tortilla pieces topped with pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings. This easy-to-make recipe combines the flavors of pizza in a convenient, crunchy chip form, perfect for snacking or serving at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chips
- 6–8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce (preferably thick)
For the Toppings
- 1–1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional: pepperoni slices, chopped bell peppers, sliced olives, or other favorite pizza toppings
For Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs (basil, oregano)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This helps achieve the ideal crispy texture for the chips.
- Prepare Tortillas: Slice the tortillas into uniform triangles or squares using a sharp knife or pizza cutter to ensure even cooking.
- Line Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Arrange the tortilla pieces in a single layer without overlapping.
- Add Sauce: Spread a thin layer of pizza or marinara sauce on each chip, being careful not to use too much to keep them crispy.
- Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the chips. Add your chosen toppings like pepperoni, bell peppers, or olives.
- Season: Sprinkle Italian herbs, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes on top to boost flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the edges of the chips turn golden brown.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the chips cool a few minutes to allow them to firm up for maximum crunch.
- Serve: Optionally garnish with fresh herbs or serve with your preferred dipping sauces for extra taste.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas for a crunchier chip or flour tortillas for a softer bite.
- Spread sauce thinly to avoid soggy chips.
- Cut tortillas evenly to ensure uniform crispiness.
- Store leftover chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness; avoid microwaving.
- Customize toppings to your liking but avoid overcrowding for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Pizza chips, crispy tortilla chips, snack, appetizer, pizza snack, baked chips, mozzarella cheese, easy recipe
