Description
These Pizza Chips offer a crispy, bite-sized snack bursting with classic pizza flavors. Made with flour tortilla or pizza dough topped with mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian herbs, baked to golden perfection, they’re perfect for parties, game nights, or a quick flavorful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 large flour tortilla (or pizza dough)
Cheese and Sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Other
- Olive oil (for brushing)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for crisping the chips.
- Prepare the Tortilla: Lay the flour tortilla flat on a clean surface or roll out the pizza dough to about 1/8 inch thickness for an even bake.
- Cut the Tortilla/Dough: Slice the tortilla or dough into triangles or squares using a sharp knife or pizza cutter for easy chip-sized pieces.
- Brush with Olive Oil: Lightly brush both sides of each piece with olive oil to help them crisp and brown evenly in the oven.
- Add Seasonings: Mix garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, and optional red pepper flakes in a small bowl, then sprinkle evenly over the cut pieces for a flavorful base.
- Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese, then top with grated Parmesan cheese on each piece for that classic pizza gooeyness and richness.
- Arrange on a Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the chips in a single layer without overlapping to ensure even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the chip edges turn golden brown and crispy.
- Cool Down: Remove from the oven and allow the chips to cool a few minutes to crisp up fully before serving.
- Serve with Pizza Sauce: Warm the pizza sauce for dipping to complement the crispy, cheesy chips.
- Garnish: Optionally, chop and sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the chips for a fresh herbal touch.
- Enjoy: Serve warm with pizza sauce on the side and savor this ultimate pizza-inspired snack.
Notes
- Add Toppings: Customize with extras like pepperoni, bell peppers, olives, or cooked sausage sprinkled before baking.
- Experiment with Cheeses: Try other cheeses like cheddar or provolone to create different flavor profiles.
- Make it Spicy: Add jalapeño slices or drizzle hot sauce for an extra kick.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days; reheat in oven to restore crispiness.
- Serving Size: Recipe yields about 4-6 servings, perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
