Description
Crispy Pizza Chips transform classic pizza flavors into crunchy, snackable chips baked to perfection in under 15 minutes. This easy appetizer uses tortillas topped with pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings, then baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect for sharing as a quick snack or party treat with customizable options to suit all taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chips
- 4 tortillas (corn or flour) – choose corn for traditional crunch or flour for a softer bite
- 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce – opt for thicker sauces to keep chips crispy
For the Toppings
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese – can mix with cheddar, provolone, or Parmesan
- 1 cup toppings such as pepperoni slices, diced bell peppers, olives, or other favorites
For Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs (basil, oregano)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for spicy kick)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C), a crucial step for achieving perfectly crispy chips.
- Prepare Tortillas: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the tortillas into uniform triangles or squares to ensure even baking.
- Line Baking Sheet: Place parchment paper on a baking sheet to prevent sticking, and lay out 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 avoid sogginess.
- Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously on each chip, then add your choice of toppings like pepperoni or veggies.
- Season: Drizzle Italian herbs, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes evenly over the chips to enhance flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese bubbles and edges turn golden brown.
- Cool: Allow the chips to cool for a few minutes after baking to firm up and maximize their crunch.
- Serve: Optionally garnish with fresh herbs or pair with dips like ranch, hummus, or salsa for extra flavor.
Notes
- Store leftover chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain crunchiness.
- For longer storage, freeze chips in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring to a container for up to 2 months.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 5-7 minutes to restore crispness; avoid microwaving.
- Spread sauce thinly to prevent soggy chips.
- Cut tortillas evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Mix and match toppings but avoid overcrowding the chips.
- Warming pizza sauce before spreading can improve flavor absorption and keep chips crisp.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crispy Pizza Chips, pizza snack, baked tortilla chips, appetizer, easy snack, cheesy chips, pizza flavors, oven-baked chips
