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Baked Salami Chips Recipe: The Perfect Party Appetizer

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These Baked Salami Chips are probably the easiest party appetizer ever. Just one ingredient, baked in the oven, will make your guests happy in the mouth. These are the best crispy, salty party food idea that all of your guests will love.

Baked salami party appetizer on a piece of parchment paper.
You will crave these delicious salami crisps. Trust me!

Why You’ll Love Salami Chips

Salami chips are DELICIOUS! Salami is full of flavor and the perfect amount of salty. It’s a simple snack on its own or as part of a recipe.

My grandma used to make salami and pepperoncini sandwiches for us and it’s DEFINITELY where I got the idea for this salami pizza.

When she baked the sandwiches, the salami would get warm and extra delicious. The edges would get slightly crispy. This made me think that when you baked up the salami on its own, it would probably turn even more awesome.

So what happens to salami when you bake it and it dries out? It gets super crisp and they become a delicious finger food.

These salami chips would be a great twist on a charcuterie board or family snack board.

And you should certainly make these ahead for your next party. They can easily be served with dip!

Ingredient Notes

Package of genoa salami on top of a table, next to a glass of wine.
You just need one ingredient to make Salami Chips!

All you’ll need is salami. Really.

I picked up a package at the store and didn’t have to worry about slicing it myself.

I am not a salami expert, so there might be another type of salami that might be best suited to be turned into a chip.

This time I grabbed Genoa but I think this idea might also be super tasty with black pepper salami.

This package had 12 slices in it so if you were going to make salami crisps for a party, you may want to pick up another 1-2 packages.

How to Make Baked Salami Chips

A stack of salami chips on a piece of parchment paper on top of a cutting board.

Step 1

All I did was lay the salami flat on a baking sheet on top of a layer of parchment paper.

Lay them in a single layer and try not to have the edges touch each other.

I made sure to cook them until really crispy.

Step 2

Bake the salami for about 10 minutes.

I like to flip the salami slices over halfway through cooking to make sure they are as crispy as possible.

If they don’t crisp up enough they get kind of chewy, which isn’t terrible, but then they aren’t really salami chips

Top down view of a table top set with wine glasses, greenery and flowers, and baked salami chips.

These baked salami slices were crunchy and salty. But they weren’t so salty that I stopped eating this whole batch…

I’ve also seen recipes that call for making baked salami with some preserves for a sweet and salty take. They use a whole log rather than slices, though.

Because the Genoa salami crisps up, you basically turn them into meat chips that are perfect for dipping into things.

You’re going to love these easy salami chips!!! 

Note: This baked salami recipe is not going to be as crispy as a potato chip so know that going in. But they are crispy and yummy and have a nice texture.

Tips and Tricks

  • These salami chips make a great football party appetizer idea. But truly they are great for any kind of party! 
  • Baking them long enough will depend on the heat of your oven. You want edges to start to curl and they will get browned. You’ll want to test them out after the initial timer goes off and see if they need more time. 
  • If there is any grease released during cooking, you can remove them from the pan when done and place them on a plate layered with a few paper towels to drain.
  • For best results, use store-bought salami that has been cut in uniform slices. Otherwise, some cook faster than others and some will burn while others won’t be crispy.
  • You may be able to make these in an air-fryer! I haven’t used one yet so I can’t speak to timing, but I think this would be delicious when made in one.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you store the chips?

They’re so good you probably won’t have any left, but if you do, just store them in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.

Can you make baked salami slices ahead of time?

Yes! They make a great make-ahead appetizer. You can make them a couple of days ahead and then just pop them in a warm oven for a few minutes before serving.

What can you serve with crispy salami?

You can serve these on their own or pair them with a creamy dip. Different types of mustard are also a great idea! Except I don’t like mustard so, ew.

A stack of baked salami crisps on a piece of folded parchment paper.

Salami Chips are a delicious snack idea that is easy to make ahead for a crowd. Try them next time you have people over!

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Baked Salami Chips on a white napkin sitting on a wooden cutting board.

Crispy Salami Chips

These are a delicious party appetizer idea!! Baked Salami Chips are a snack you won't stop eating!
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 38kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 1 package Sliced Genoa salami (or other type of salami) 12 slices

Instructions

  • Place parchment paper on two baking sheets.
  • Separate the salami slices between the two sheets leaving space in between each slice.
  • Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 10 minutes.
  • Flip over the salami slices halfway through baking.
  • Edges should be crispy and starting to curl.
  • Move salami to a rack to cool.

Notes

  • These salami chips make a great football party appetizer idea. But truly they are great for any kind of party! 
  • Baking them long enough will depend on the heat of your oven. You want edges to start to curl and they will get browned. You’ll want to test them out after the initial timer goes off and see if they need more time. 
  • If there is any grease released during cooking, you can remove them from the pan when done and place them on a plate layered with a few paper towel to drain.
  • For best results, use store-bought salami that has been cut in uniform slices. Otherwise some cook faster than others and some will burn while others won’t be crispy.
  • You may be able to make these in an air-fryer! I haven’t used one yet so I can’t speak to timing, but I think this would be delicious when made in one.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chip | Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 36mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
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5 Comments

  1. Debra Christopoulos says:

    How long are they good for?

  2. These are delicious! Thank you. Also, you must try pepperoni. Instead of using the oven, I used the microwave.

  3. These were not good. They were practically burnt and still never crisped…very chewy and hard.

  4. Mine came out burnt around the edges and that was the only part that was crisp. How to remedy that? They tasted great but were really ugly. lol

    1. Oh no! I’m sorry to hear that! I would try to turn the oven up a little as all ovens cook differently. And then watch the time and remove them before the outsides get ugly. Also, spread them out on the pan. I know sometimes when there are too many things on my sheet pan (I like to cram it full of stuff) it doesn’t crisp up the same. And if all else fails, maybe try something like a roasting rack to get air underneath. I hope it goes better next time!

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