Keto Pizza Chips: Crispy, Cheesy, and Irresistible Recipe
These Keto Pizza Chips are a crispy, cheesy, and irresistible low-carb snack that captures the classic flavors of pizza in a convenient bite-sized chip. Made with gooey mozzarella cheese, savory pepperoni, and aromatic Italian seasoning, these chips bake to a golden perfection with crispy edges and melty centers. Perfect for snacking on their own or paired with a keto-friendly pizza sauce, they make an ideal appetizer or snack for anyone following a ketogenic lifestyle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings (12 chips, one per pepperoni slice) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Base
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings and Seasoning
- 12 slices pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Optional Dipping Sauce
- Keto pizza sauce (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even melting and crisping of the cheese.
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Form Cheese Mounds: Scoop 1 to 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese onto the parchment paper, spacing each mound about 1 inch apart. Gently press each mound down to create an even layer as the cheese will spread while baking.
- Season the Cheese: Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning over each cheese mound to infuse pizza-like herb flavors.
- Add the Pepperoni: Place one slice of pepperoni on top of each seasoned cheese mound. The pepperoni will crisp up and curl during baking adding a savory texture.
- Bake the Chips: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 12 minutes. Watch closely towards the end—look for golden brown, crispy edges on the cheese and curled, crisp pepperoni.
- Cool the Chips: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the chips cool for a few minutes so they firm up and become crisp.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer chips to a serving plate and optionally serve with keto-friendly pizza sauce for dipping to enhance the flavor experience.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent cheese from sticking and ease cleanup.
- Spacing cheese mounds about 1 inch apart allows them to spread without merging.
- Watch the chips carefully while baking to avoid burning since cheese can quickly go from golden to burnt.
- Cooling is essential to achieve maximum crispiness; do not skip this step.
- For a spicier version, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes on top before baking.
- The optional keto pizza sauce enhances the snack but is not necessary for the flavor-packed chips.
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