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Crispy Pizza Chips Recipe

4.8 from 79 reviews

Crispy Pizza Chips are a delicious and easy-to-make snack featuring crispy tortilla chips topped with savory pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings. Perfect as a party appetizer or a fun treat for pizza lovers, these chips combine the classic flavors of pizza with the satisfying crunch of baked tortillas.

Ingredients

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For the Chips

  • 4 tortillas (corn or flour; choose corn for a 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 (feel free to mix in cheddar, provolone, or Parmesan)
  • 1 cup toppings (customize with favorites like pepperoni, bell peppers, or olives)

For Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs (such as basil or oregano)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for baking crispy chips.
  2. Prepare Tortillas: Slice the tortillas into triangles or squares of uniform size to promote even baking and consistent crispiness.
  3. Arrange Chips: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place tortilla pieces in a single layer, making sure they do not overlap.
  4. Add Sauce: Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce or marinara sauce evenly on each tortilla chip to avoid sogginess.
  5. Top with Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, then add your choice of toppings like pepperoni, bell peppers, or olives.
  6. Season Chips: Drizzle Italian herbs, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes over the chips for extra flavor and aroma.
  7. Bake: Bake the chips in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and chip edges turn golden brown.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the pizza chips cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up and become extra crispy before serving.

Notes

  • Use corn tortillas for a crunchier texture or flour tortillas for a softer bite.
  • Choose thick pizza sauces to prevent sogginess and maintain crispiness.
  • You can mix different cheeses like cheddar or Parmesan with mozzarella for enhanced flavor.
  • Customize toppings according to preference; vegetables, meats, or olives work well.
  • Allow chips to cool before serving to maximize crunchiness.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep them crispy for up to 2 days.

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