Description
Crispy homemade pizza chips featuring thinly sliced russet potatoes seasoned with Italian herbs, topped with melted Parmesan cheese and mini pepperoni slices. Perfect as a savory snack or appetizer, combining classic pizza flavors in a convenient chip format.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Base
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Preheat equipment: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or your air fryer to 375°F to prepare for cooking the potato chips.
- Prepare potatoes: Scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly and slice them thinly to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use paper towels to pat the slices dry to ensure crispiness.
- Season slices: In a bowl, toss the potato slices with olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, distributing the seasonings evenly.
- Arrange for cooking: Lay the seasoned potato slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Cook potatoes: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through, or air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket once to ensure even crisping.
- Add toppings: Remove the cooked potato chips and immediately sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese over them. Place a mini pepperoni slice atop each chip to emulate pizza flavors.
- Melt cheese: Return the chips to the oven or air fryer for an additional 3-5 minutes until the cheese melts and the pepperoni slightly crisps.
- Serve: Allow the pizza chips to cool slightly, garnish with extra dried herbs if desired, and serve warm as a delicious snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Ensure potato slices are evenly thin for uniform crispiness.
- Patting the potato slices dry before seasoning helps to remove excess moisture and achieve a crisp texture.
- You can customize toppings by adding other pizza favorites like sliced olives or diced bell peppers.
- For a gluten-free version, verify that pepperoni and Parmesan cheese are certified gluten-free.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain crispness, but best enjoyed fresh.
