Quick Facts:
- Perfect for 4 people
- Ready in 15 minutes
- Only 2 basic ingredients
- Keto-friendly snack option
When pizza cravings hit but you want something lighter, these 2-ingredient pizza chips are your answer. They’re crispy, cheesy, and pack all the pizza flavor you love without the heavy crust. Best of all? You only need two ingredients to make them!
What You’ll Need
Kitchen Tools
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups
- Spatula
Core Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24 small pepperoni slices
Optional Add-ons
- Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes
- Garlic powder
- Ranch seasoning
Step-by-Step Instructions
Before You Start (2 minutes)
- Clear your counter space
- Clean and dry your work surface
- Place all ingredients within easy reach
- Have your tools ready
- Check your ingredients
- Make sure cheese isn’t expired
- Count out pepperoni slices
- Set out measuring cups
Preparation Phase (5 minutes)
- Prepare your oven
- Turn oven on to 375°F
- Place rack in middle position
- Wait for preheat light/sound
- Get your baking sheet ready
- Take out a standard-sized baking sheet
- Cut parchment paper to fit
- Place paper on sheet
- Smooth out any wrinkles
- Organize ingredients
- Pour cheese into bowl
- Count pepperoni into groups of 3
- Set up measuring cups
- Measure cheese portions
- Use 1/4 cup measure
- Level off each scoop
- Place measured portions in a row
- You should have 8 portions
Assembly Steps (5 minutes)
- Create first cheese circle
- Take one 1/4 cup portion
- Place on parchment paper
- Use fingers to spread into 3-inch circle
- Make sure cheese layer is even
- Fix any holes in circle
- Space out remaining circles
- Leave 2 inches between each circle
- Make all circles same size
- Use spatula to neaten edges
- Fix any uneven spots
- You should fit 8 circles on sheet
- Add pepperoni
- Place 3 slices on each circle
- Space pepperoni evenly
- Press gently into cheese
- Don’t press too hard
- Make sure pepperoni lies flat
Baking Phase (5 minutes)
- Check oven temperature
- Wait for preheat light/sound
- Open oven carefully
- Feel heat to confirm it’s hot
- Place in oven
- Hold sheet with both hands
- Place on middle rack
- Close door quickly
- Set timer for 4 minutes
- Watch carefully
- Look through oven window
- Watch for golden edges
- Check at 4 minutes
- Add time if needed
- Ready when lacy and golden
- Remove from oven
- Put on oven mitts
- Open door away from face
- Pull rack out slightly
- Remove sheet with both hands
- Place on heat-safe surface
Cooling Steps (2-3 minutes)
- Initial cooling
- Leave chips on sheet
- Set timer for 1 minute
- Watch for cheese to set
- Don’t touch yet – very hot!
- Transfer chips
- Line counter with paper towels
- Use spatula to lift each chip
- Place on paper towels
- Space chips apart
- Final cooling
- Wait 2-3 minutes
- Check if bottom is firm
- Chips should feel crisp
- Test one edge before moving
- Serve
- Transfer to serving plate
- Space chips apart
- Add any extra seasonings
- Serve immediately
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem: Chips aren’t crispy
- Solution: Bake 1-2 minutes longer
- Prevention: Spread cheese thinly
Problem: Chips burned
- Solution: Reduce heat to 350°F
- Prevention: Check at 4 minutes
Problem: Chips stick to paper
- Solution: Let cool longer
- Prevention: Use parchment paper
Variations
- Italian Style
- Add Italian seasoning
- Sprinkle garlic powder
- Spicy Version
- Use spicy pepperoni
- Add red pepper flakes
- Ranch Style
- Add ranch seasoning
- Serve with ranch dip
Storage Tips
- Keep in airtight container
- Store at room temperature
- Best eaten within 24 hours
- Don’t refrigerate (gets chewy)
Safety Notes
- Hot Handling
- Use oven mitts
- Watch for hot oil
- Let cool before eating
- Food Safety
- Check cheese freshness
- Clean work surface
- Wash hands before prep
Pro Tips
- Pick pre-shredded mozzarella for best results
- Space chips well apart
- Watch closely during last minute
- Pat pepperoni with paper towel to remove excess oil
Nutrition Notes
- Low carb: 1g per serving
- Keto-friendly option
- High protein snack
- Makes 8 chips (2 per person)
Remember: These chips are hot when they come out of the oven. Let them cool completely for the best crunch!
