Arrange the chips on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Bake them 3 minutes (you just want to heat them up so the oils come to the surface; it makes the cheese and pepper adhere to the chips ...

Making cacio e pepe chips is what I like to call “easier than falling off a log.” Put your chips in a wide, shallow bowl (or on a rimmed plate), then grate a whole bunch of Pec or Parm ...