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I LOVE keto pepperoni chips! Let me tell you why these crunchy baked pepperoni chips are a must. Let’s see. They are made with ONE INGREDIENT! Yes. One. (It’s pepperoni! ;)). They are DELICIOUS. I don’t know about you, but I want my snacks to be as tasty as possible. They are ZERO CARBS. Yes!!!! I’ll show you how to make pepperoni chips (or pepperoni crisps as they are sometimes called)!
Just like my keto beef jerky, these chips make a delicious snack but they are also great to pack up for lunches. You’ll see how versatile this pepperoni crisps recipe is!
Eating keto out and about can sometimes be tricky. Sure there are things like cheese or eggs available, but I’ve found that I much prefer to pack up my own snacks and not leave my snacking up to whatever is available at the closest gas station!
And I’ve got just the solution to make portable snacks easy! This snack pack container called Go Stak by Whiskware (an on-going partner of mine) makes the process easy – and fun! Simply fill each section up, twist together, and go!
I obviously prefer crunchy veggies, crispy keto pepperoni chips, and some yummy homemade ranch dip in mine. They have small and medium sizes, and are airtight so any dressings or dips won’t leak out.
What Are Pepperoni Chips?
These baked pepperoni chips are crispy chips made out of…pepperoni! Yes! It’s possible and it’s also a delicious, low carb and keto snack.
Crispy pepperoni chips can be eaten straight, or used for a dip like a cracker or chip. There are so many delicious dip options for dipping! Ranch, veggie, or queso come to mind… 🙂
Read on to learn how to make pepperoni chips!
How To Make Pepperoni Chips (Or Pepperoni Crisps)
These low carb baked pepperoni chips are so easy! Just how easy you say? Let me show you how to crisp pepperoni in two simple steps:
- Arrange the pepperoni on a cooling rack. Making sure they have air flow all over is the key factor for how to perfectly crisp pepperoni!
- Bake the pepperoni chips. It will take about 5-7 minutes. When they cool they will crisp up even more!
TIP: If there is grease left on the chips, you may need to bake them a bit longer, and/or pat them with a paper towel. But the rack also helps make them less greasy!
Keto Pepperoni Chips Nutrition Facts
These keto pepperoni crisps have great nutrition facts.
How many carbs in pepperoni slices? ZERO! Zilch. Nada. None.
You’ll find the full nutrition stats below in the recipe card, but if you’re looking for a tasty keto snack, baked pepperoni is it!
How Do You Store Baked Pepperoni Chips?
The pepperoni chips should be stored in an airtight container. They don’t need to be refrigerated so they are great to take on-the-go or packing for lunches.
They will stay crispy for 1-2 days…if you can keep them around that long. They go quick in our house because they are utterly irresistible! I don’t mind making batch after batch – they are so easy!
More Low Carb Keto Pepperoni Recipes
If you love these baked pepperoni chips, you’ll probably like my keto pizza recipes, too. I love finding new recipes that can incorporate the traditional flavors of pizza in a healthier way. Because everyone loves pizza, right? Try out some of my favorite keto pizza recipes:
- Fathead Pizza Crust – This dough is so good it has it’s own section in my Easy Keto Cookbook!
- Easy Low Carb Cauliflower Pizza Crust – This 3-ingredient crust is the perfect base for your favorite pizza recipes.
- Keto Low Carb Pizza Casserole – Pizza in any form is always a good idea and this one is incredibly easy and uses just 5 ingredients!
- Paleo Low Carb Pizza Crust – This nutritious crust looks like the real deal but it’s made with nutrient-dense almond flour. And, it’s dairy-free.
Tools To Make Baked Pepperoni Chips
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- Nonstick Baking Sheet – These are my favorite baking sheets and pans, they clean up incredibly easily and nothing ever sticks to them.
- Oven-safe Cooling Rack – The trick to crispy baked pepperoni chips keto snack is this cooling rack that allows hot air to circulate around the piece of pepperoni, which helps it to get incredibly crispy. (I also use this trick for my oven bacon!)
- Whiskware Snack Pack Container – I’ve already mentioned how easy this container makes packing up snacks or light meals, grab one! They are affordable and make packing snacks a breeze.
How To Make Baked Keto Pepperoni Chips
Baked Keto Pepperoni Chips Recipe
See how to make pepperoni chips in just 6 minutes! Baked keto pepperoni chips are an irresistible crunchy snack that's perfectly portable.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Place an oven-safe cookie rack on top of a large baking sheet.
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Arrange pepperoni slices on the rack.
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Bake for about 5-7 minutes, until crispy. Cool to crisp up more.
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Serving size: ~14 pepperoni chips, or 1/6 of entire recipe
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43 Comments
Dawn R
1I love this! I used my air fryer, with the same temperature, and found that 7-8 minutes was best! This is better than crispy bacon 🙂 love it! I cooled on paper towels.
Audra Kane
0What a great treat! I usually make cheese crisps so I thought I’d give these a try. They are great by themselves. I made my last 2 batches with a piece of cheese on top. Amazing! I usually feed myself deprived of salty snacks but this treat checks all my boxes.
Kelly ann
0I tried it at 400°F for 5 minutes and it made carbon instead of chips:(
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Kelly, Sorry this recipe didn’t meet your expectations. It sounds like your pan may have been too close to the heating element. I recommend watching them closely while baking so they don’t burn again.
Sharon Lee
0You didn’t say what temp to cook them on.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Sharon, 400 degrees F. It’s located in step 1 on the recipe card for future reference.
John
0Is it possible to do this in an airfryer? Has anyone tried? If so, time/temperature would be great if you could share.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi John, Yes, these will work in an air fryer. Feel free to use the same time/temperature. Just know that they make crisp up earlier than the time listed. I would check them about 2.5 minutes in to see if they ready.
Lindsey
0Mine no matter what I did were oily. Cooked on a cookie sheet on a cooling rack, cooked longer, dabbed with a paper towel. Tried it all. Still oily. Wish they would have worked. Used 2 types of pepperoni as well. Used Hormel and Bridgford pepperoni brands. Any ideas????
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Lindsey, These chips do lose a bit of oil as they are cooked. You can try flipping them halfway through the baking process so the grease doesn’t pool up in the center.
Ci-Ci Thomson
0I love this idea, but every brand of pepperoni I have tried is just so salty. Anyone have recommendations on a brand that isn’t so salty when baked?
Wendy
0I think the oven makes then taste better. Microwaves work for a lot of things, doesn’t mean it’s better though, in my opinion.
Charity
0Really good, easy to make.
mary lou
0I have made these for 40 years or longer but why heat the oven when they cook just as well in the microwave under a minute?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Mary Lou, You can make a much larger quantity in the oven.
Ashley Swanson
0So tasty!!!! I don’t have cooling racks, so once I removed from oven I instantly transferred to a cookie sheet that I lined with paper towels. I let them sit/cool as recommended. Delicious! My bf is a huge fan, so this recipe is made weekly. I will pack these in his work lunches. Great for a quick snack! Thank you again for all your recipes. So far, not ones had done me wrong!
Kayla
0Can you still make these and then turn out if you don’t have a rack to cook them on?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Kayla, These pepperoni chips won’t get crunchy if you don’t have a rack for them.
Mayra
0Love your recipes and always taste great.
Love pepperoni, but I’m allergic to all mammal meat (alpha-gal) so I have to find turkey options. I prefer uncured versions, but can’t seem to find a brand of turkey pepperoni that does not contain dextrose (glucose) do you have a recommendation?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Mayra, I have not seen a brand of turkey bacon or pepperoni that doesn’t contain sugar. The amounts are generally low at less than 2%, but it seems to be a standard ingredient.
Emily
0Applegate Uncured Turkey Pepperoni has sugar in the ingredients, but when you look at the nutrition facts, it says 0 sugars. On the website, the ingredients are listed as:
“Ingredients
Turkey, Sea Salt. Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Turbinado Sugar, Water, Spices, Cultured Celery Powder, Granulated Garlic, Cherry Powder, Lactic Acid Starter Culture (Not From Milk), Rosemary Extract, Oleoresin Of Paprika, Lime Juice Concentrate.
Spices
White Pepper, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Anise Seed Powder, Allspice, Fennel Seed.”
I’m not sure if this is okay for you or not since sugar is in the ingredients, but thought I’d mention since it’s not on the nutrition facts!
Mary L
0I used Turkey Pepperoni – high protein and less saturated fat. Great recipe.
Gina
0based on 12 servings using 10 grams of pepperoni, how many pieces can you eat as a serving im trying to put this in carb manager.
Thanks
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Gina, One serving is 14 pepperoni chips. Hope this helps!
Karen Williams
0Could you use air fryer to cook pepperoni?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Karen, Yes, you can use your air fryer to make these pepperoni chips!
Dori
0What temperature is the oven supposed to be at?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Dori, The oven temp should be 400 degrees. See above in the recipe card for complete instructions.
Tanya
0Can pre-cut packaged pizza pepperoni be used for this?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Tanya, Yes, that will work!
Regina Fulton
0These are terrific! They especially go well with your broccoli cheese soup! Yum
Susan
0Can these be done I food dehydrator as well?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Susan, I think that should work. I have not personally tried this, but the dehydrator should get you to the same end result. Enjoy!
Dia
0Can turkey pepperoni be used?
Wholesome Yum A
0That should work fine, Dia! There’s likely less fat in it, so watch closely for any signs of burning.
Amanda Kanashiro
0I love these. I could eat pepperoni all day, but never even considered turning it into chips. This is gamechanger!
Kelly
0What a cool idea. I can’t wait to have my first pepperoni chip!
Heidy L. McCallum
0These sound amazing! I love pepperoni so this would be right up my alley for snacks! Love all the tips about storing as well.
Tara
0Love this idea! The crunchy pepperoni are the best part of any pizza.
Cookilicious
0Love such snacking options! Such an easy recipe!
Adrianne
0What a great appraiser!! I love how easy you have made these look and I can’t wait to try them. Pepperoni anything and I am in!! I will be making these soon. Cheers
Cindy
0Yummy, I love pepperoni but haven’t had pepperoni chips. I want to try with natural pepperoni too. tysm
Dannii
0This is a great low carb snack idea.