New York-Style Thin Crust Pepperoni Pizza

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

A thin, foldable New York-style pizza with generous mozzarella and spicy pepperoni slices on a crisp crust. This italian-american-inspired pizza ready in about 30 minutes pairs pizza dough, tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 800 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

★ 4.4 (8 ratings) Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Italian-American cuisine 800 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 500°F and place a pizza stone inside for 30 minutes. Roll 16 oz pizza dough into a 14-inch thin circle on a floured surface.
  2. Step 2: Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
  3. Step 3: Arrange 30 slices of pepperoni evenly over the cheese. Sprinkle 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the pizza edges. Transfer the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is crisp and cheese is bubbly.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven, let rest for 3 minutes, then slice into 8 pieces and serve hot.

Frequently asked questions

How long does New York-Style Thin Crust Pepperoni Pizza take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (20 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover New York-Style Thin Crust Pepperoni Pizza?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pizza dough from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in New York-Style Thin Crust Pepperoni Pizza?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale New York-Style Thin Crust Pepperoni Pizza for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with New York-Style Thin Crust Pepperoni Pizza?

Italian-American pizza like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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