Pepperoni Pizza Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips are topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasonings, and pepperoni, then cooked until hot and melty. Make these easy Pizza Nachos in the air fryer or oven for a fast appetizer, snack, or casual meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 750kcal
Equipment
- air fryer optional
- parchment paper optional
- aluminum foil optional
- box grater optional
- conventional oven
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn nacho chips
- ⅓ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup baby pepperoni or chopped pepperoni
Instructions
Air fryer method:
- Place an even layer of nacho chips in an air fryer basket.
- Top the chips evenly with the pizza sauce.
- Layer the cheeses over the chips and sauce.
- Sprinkle with dried herbs and garlic powder.
- Top with pepperoni.
- Cook at 400-degrees in an air fryer for 6-7 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and melted.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
Conventional Oven Method:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or top with parchment paper.
- Spread the corn chips evenly on the baking sheet. Add the pizza sauce, cheeses, pepperoni and dried herbs evenly over the nacho chips.Bake the pizza nachos in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Not recommended for freezing.
To reheat, add the nachos (uncovered) to a conventional oven, or air fryer and reheat until hot and crispy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 750kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 1111mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 423mg | Iron: 3.5mg
