When you're feeling hungry for something salty, crispy and satisfying, chips are usually your best bet. But what if those chips were made from delicious slices of meaty pepperoni? It's a quick and easy snack that you can pull off with nothing more than your air fryer and favorite brand of pep. Air frying pepperoni is a way to elevate it to a next-level nosh — and it only takes a few minutes in this go-to countertop appliance.
Air-fried pepperoni chips are a foolproof one-ingredient snack that provide a pop of protein-rich energy. What's even better is that you can pick a delicious dip to pair with your pepperoni chips. Whether you choose American style or old-world pepperoni, which is air-dried with a natural casing , pepperoni provides a slightly-spicy umami kick that gets absolutely luscious when crisped up, and the air fryer makes the cooking process quick and relatively mess-free.
This treat couldn't be easier to make. You already know that when baked on top of pizza, sliced pepperoni curls up into delicious little cups of crispy, salty delight. Consider this: Layering pepperoni slices on your air fryer tray and cooking them into chips.
As long as the slices aren't too crowded and you don't overcook them, eight or nine minutes at 360 degrees Fahrenheit should do the trick. You might want to use parchment paper or a spritz of non-stick spray in the basket. When they're done, place the pepperoni chips atop a few paper towels on a plate to sop up excess grease before eatin.
