Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Pepperoni Pizza Chips


  • Author: Rayne
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pack (about 6 oz) of halal pepperoni, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce (halal-certified)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Ingredient Highlights

  • Halal Pepperoni: The star of these chips is the pepperoni, which adds a deliciously savory and slightly spicy flavor. Make sure to choose a halal-certified pepperoni or an alternative that doesn’t contain any pork or alcohol.
  • Mozzarella Cheese: The shredded mozzarella cheese melts beautifully on the chips, creating that gooey, pizza-like texture.
  • Pizza Sauce: A small drizzle of pizza sauce gives these chips that authentic pizza flavor and adds moisture to balance the crispiness of the chips.
  • Seasonings: Garlic powder, oregano, and basil enhance the flavor profile, giving your chips a familiar, herb-infused pizza taste.

Instructions

Prepare the Chips Base:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the chips from sticking.
  2. Prepare the Tortillas: Take 6 small flour tortillas and cut them into triangle shapes, just like pizza slices. You can use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to do this. Aim for about 8-10 triangles per tortilla.

Assemble the Pizza Chips:

  1. Brush the Tortilla Chips: Lay the tortilla triangles in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush each triangle with olive oil to help them crisp up during baking.
  2. Season the Chips: Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper over the tortilla chips. Then, sprinkle the garlic powder, oregano, and basil evenly across the chips.
  3. Top with Pizza Sauce: Using a spoon, add a small dollop of pizza sauce onto each tortilla triangle. Be careful not to add too much to avoid soggy chips.
  4. Add Cheese and Pepperoni: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the tortilla chips, ensuring each piece gets a good amount of cheese. Then, place a slice of halal pepperoni on top of each chip.

Bake the Chips:

  1. Bake the Chips: Bake the chips in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the edges of the tortillas are golden and crispy. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
  2. Cool and Garnish: Remove the chips from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Serve:

  1. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the Pepperoni Pizza Chips warm with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy this crispy, cheesy, pizza-inspired snack!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 250
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Protein: 10g