Air Fryer Pepperoni Cheese Chips
Crispy air fryer pepperoni cheese chips with golden cheesy edges, pepperoni pieces, and pizza-style crunch — an easy snack for parties, game day, or quick cravings.
Quick Facts
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5–7 minutes
Cooling Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 13–15 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
24 mini pepperoni slices or 12 regular pepperoni slices, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Marinara sauce, for dipping
Air fryer parchment liner or silicone liner
Directions
1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
2. Line the air fryer basket with a perforated parchment liner or silicone liner.
3. In a small bowl, mix mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
4. Spoon small 2-inch cheese mounds into the basket, leaving space between each one.
5. Press 1–2 pepperoni pieces into the center of each cheese mound.
6. Air fry at 350°F for 5–7 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crisp.
7. Let the chips cool in the basket for 2–3 minutes before lifting them out.
8. Serve warm or room temperature with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes / Tips
Do not skip the parchment or silicone liner — melted cheese can stick to the basket.
Leave space between the cheese mounds because they spread as they cook.
Let the chips cool before moving them; they crisp up as they rest.
For extra crunch, cook 1 minute longer, but watch closely so the cheese does not burn.
Use finely shredded cheese for thinner, crispier chips.
Variations
Spicy: Add red pepper flakes before air frying.
Pizza-Style: Add a tiny pinch of dried oregano to each chip.
Extra Cheesy: Use more Parmesan for crispier golden edges.
Ranch Flavor: Add a small pinch of ranch seasoning to the cheese mixture.
Dip Option: Serve with marinara, ranch, or garlic butter dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180
Fat: 13 g
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Protein: 12 g
Sodium: 520 mg
Note: Nutrition is estimated per serving and may vary by cheese, pepperoni brand, and dipping sauce.
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