Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizza Crackers
Introduction:
Pepperoni Pizza Crackers are the ultimate easy snack — like mini pizzas with a crispy base, gooey cheese, and bold flavor, all on your favorite crackers. These come together in minutes in the air fryer, making them ideal for when you’re craving pizza but want a quick, no-fuss option. Perfect for kids, game days, or after-school bites!
Ingredients (Makes 12–16 mini cracker pizzas)
12–16 round or square crackers (Ritz, saltines, multigrain, or similar)
3–4 tbsp pizza sauce or marinara
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12–16 mini pepperoni slices (or regular cut into quarters)
½ tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano
1 tbsp grated parmesan (optional)
Olive oil spray (optional, for extra crisp)
Instructions
Preheat the Air Fryer
Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 3 minutes.
Assemble the Crackers
Place crackers on a flat surface or tray.
Add ½ tsp pizza sauce on each cracker and spread gently.
Top with a small pinch of shredded mozzarella.
Add 1 mini pepperoni per cracker.
Sprinkle lightly with Italian seasoning and optional parmesan.
Optional: Lightly spritz the air fryer basket with olive oil.
Air Fry
Carefully place the assembled crackers in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 3–5 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and starting to brown.
Check after 3 minutes to avoid burning — crackers cook quickly!
Cool & Serve
Let cool for 1–2 minutes before serving (they crisp more as they cool).
Serve alone or with warm pizza sauce or ranch dip for dunking.
Tips & Variations:
Cheese mix: Try a blend of mozzarella and cheddar for more flavor.
Toppings: Use finely diced bell peppers, olives, or mushrooms for variety.
Kid fun: Let kids build their own cracker pizzas before air frying.
Low-carb: Use keto crackers or low-carb crisps as a base.
Nutrition (Approx. per 4 cracker pizzas)
Calories: ~160
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 12g
Fat: 10g
Fiber: 1g