Description
Keto Pizza Chips are a delicious low-carb snack combining melted mozzarella cheese, crispy pepperoni slices, and Italian seasoning baked to golden perfection. These crispy, cheesy chips capture the essence of pizza flavors without the carbs, making them an irresistible keto-friendly appetizer or snack. Serve them with a side of keto-friendly pizza sauce for dipping to elevate the experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Layer
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings & Seasoning
- 12 slices pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Optional
- Keto pizza sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Preheating ensures the cheese melts evenly and crisps up nicely during baking.
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier. The parchment also ensures the chips lift off effortlessly after baking.
- Form Cheese Mounds: Using 1 to 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella for each chip, scoop and place small mounds spaced about 1 inch apart on the parchment paper. Press the mounds gently with the back of a spoon to flatten evenly, leaving enough room for the cheese to spread while baking.
- Season the Cheese: Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning over each mound. This herb blend brings the classic pizza aroma and flavor to your chips.
- Add the Pepperoni: Top each cheese mound with one slice of pepperoni. As the chips bake, the pepperoni crisps and curls, adding savory texture and flavor.
- Bake the Chips: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 12 minutes. Watch closely near the end; the chips are done when the cheese edges turn golden brown and crispy, and the pepperoni has curled and crisped up.
- Cool the Chips: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the chips cool for a few minutes. Cooling allows the melted cheese to firm up and achieve maximum crispiness.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the cooled keto pizza chips to a serving plate. If desired, serve alongside keto-friendly pizza sauce for dipping to enhance the flavor.
Notes
- Ensure spacing between cheese mounds to avoid them melting into one another.
- Watch the chips closely toward the end of baking to prevent burning.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- For variety, try adding different low-carb toppings such as sliced olives or herbs.
- Store leftover chips in an airtight container to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Keto pizza chips, low-carb snack, mozzarella cheese chips, pepperoni chips, keto appetizer, cheese crisps, low-carb pizza snack
