Crispy Pizza Chips: Your New Favorite Snack Adventure Recipe
Discover a fun and flavorful twist on classic snacks with these Crispy Pizza Chips. Made from tortillas topped with rich pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, and your choice of delicious toppings, these baked chips are perfect for parties, movie nights, or anytime you crave a crunchy, cheesy treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16-20 chips 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
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 assorted toppings – customize with favorites like pepperoni, bell peppers, or olives
For Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs – sprinkle on basil or oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder – adds a warm, aromatic layer
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes – for a spicy kick
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the chips to crispy perfection.
- Slice Tortillas: Cut the tortillas into uniform triangles or squares to create chip-sized pieces that will bake evenly.
- Arrange Chips: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the tortilla pieces in a single layer to avoid overlapping and ensure even cooking.
- Add Sauce: Spread a thin layer of pizza or marinara sauce on each tortilla chip, being careful not to oversaturate them to maintain crispiness.
- Apply Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously over each chip, then top with your chosen toppings such as pepperoni slices, bell peppers, or olives.
- Season: Drizzle Italian herbs, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes over the chips for added flavor and a little heat.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the chips for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the pizza chips to cool for a few minutes to enhance their crunch before serving.
Notes
- Choose corn tortillas for a crunchier texture and flour tortillas for a softer chip.
- Use a thick pizza or marinara sauce to prevent sogginess.
- Customize toppings based on your preference—vegetables, meats, or a combination.
- Let chips cool after baking to maximize crispiness.
- Experiment with different cheeses like cheddar, provolone, or Parmesan for unique flavors.
- For extra crispiness, you can gently press chips with a spatula halfway through baking.
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