Pizza Hut Hand-Tossed Pepperoni Pizza (Medium 12-inch): Price, Calories and Nutrition (2026)

Between the thick pan and the cracker thin sits the middle path: Pizza Hut’s Hand-Tossed crust, stretched by hand for a soft, chewy bite with a lightly puffy rim. The pepperoni version is the chain’s most balanced pizza, a medium 12-inch with pepperoni over mozzarella and classic pizza sauce, cut into 8 slices. In 2026 a medium 12-inch runs from $11.99 at most locations, with 230 calories per slice. Here is the full price, nutrition, and ingredient breakdown.

Prices vary by location because Pizza Hut stores are franchise-operated, and delivery runs higher once fees and tip are added. The from $11.99 figure is the standard menu price for a medium 1-topping hand tossed pizza in 2026. Nutrition aggregators range from 220 to 240 calories per slice for this build; 230 is the midpoint we use throughout.

Last updated: June 7, 2026

Table of contents

• What is in the Hand-Tossed Pepperoni Pizza
• Hand-Tossed Pepperoni Pizza nutrition facts
• Hand-Tossed Pepperoni Pizza ingredients and customization
• Allergens
• Hand-Tossed Pepperoni vs Thin ‘N Crispy Pepperoni
• Getting the best value on the Hand-Tossed Pepperoni Pizza
• Frequently asked questions

What is in the Hand-Tossed Pepperoni Pizza

The crust is stretched by hand, not pressed into a pan, which gives it an open, airy crumb and a chew that the pan crust does not have. It bakes on a stone or screen rather than frying in oil, so the bottom stays pale and soft instead of crisp and golden. Classic pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni rounds finish it.

At 230 calories per slice, it lands right between the pan (260) and the thin (200): 10 grams of fat, 26 grams of carbs, 9 grams of protein, and 440mg of sodium per slice. The sodium is the lowest of the three pepperoni builds, because the hand tossed dough carries less salt than the pan-fried version.

This is the pizza for the person who finds the pan too heavy and the thin too insubstantial. The chew gives each bite more presence than the cracker crust, while the lighter bake keeps it from feeling like a commitment the way two pan slices can. It is also the best crust for folding: the flexible slice bends without cracking, which matters more than it sounds.

The medium 12-inch cuts into 8 slices and serves two to three people. At from $11.99 it matches the other crusts on price, so the decision is entirely about texture.

Hand-Tossed Pepperoni Pizza nutrition facts

Full nutrition breakdown for one slice (1/8 of a medium 12-inch pizza), based on Pizza Hut’s official US nutrition data as aggregated across current nutrition databases. Standard build, Hand-Tossed crust.

Nutrient	Amount per slice
Calories	230
Total fat	10g
Total carbohydrates	26g
Protein	9g
Sodium	440mg

The 230 calorie figure is about 12 percent of a 2000 calorie daily guideline per slice. A two-slice serving of 460 calories with 18 grams of protein is the most balanced two-slice meal among the pepperoni builds: lighter than the pan, more substantial than the thin.

The honest framing: this is the compromise crust, and the numbers show it. You save 30 calories a slice versus the pan but give up the signature fried edge; you gain chew and foldability versus the thin but carry 30 more calories a slice. A full medium eaten solo is 1840 calories. Sodium at 440mg per slice is the gentlest of the three, which makes this the best pick when salt matters.

Hand-Tossed Pepperoni Pizza ingredients and customization

The standard ingredient list is hand tossed pizza dough (enriched wheat flour, yeast, water, salt, a touch of oil), classic pizza sauce (tomato puree, spices, garlic), whole-milk mozzarella, and pepperoni (pork, beef, spices, paprika).

Customization is straightforward. This crust takes extra toppings well: the chewy base supports mushrooms, peppers, and extra cheese without going soggy or cracking. Add a crust finisher like garlic buttery blend or toasted parmesan on the rim for extra flavor at a small upcharge where available.

The practical move: order hand tossed when the group is split between pan lovers and thin lovers. It is the diplomatic crust. Check the app for medium pizza deals, since all three crusts appear in the same promotions.

Allergens

Contains wheat and gluten (crust), milk (mozzarella), and possibly soy from processing aids. The pepperoni contains pork and beef. Stores prepare items with egg, fish, tree nuts, peanuts, and sesame on shared equipment, so cross-contact is possible. Check Pizza Hut’s current allergen information if you have a serious allergy.

Hand-Tossed Pepperoni vs Thin ‘N Crispy Pepperoni

The middle path against the lightest option. Hand-Tossed Pepperoni (medium 12-inch): 230 calories per slice, 10g fat, 26g carbs, 9g protein, 440mg sodium, from $11.99. Thin ‘N Crispy Pepperoni (medium 12-inch): 200 calories per slice, 9g fat, 21g carbs, 9g protein, 500mg sodium, from $11.99.

Hand tossed wins on chew, foldability, and fullness per slice: the soft, airy crumb eats like real pizza in a way the cracker crust does not, and two slices genuinely satisfy. Thin wins on calories and carbs: 30 fewer calories and 5 fewer grams of carbs per slice, with a crunch that is addictive in its own right.

Pick hand tossed for the classic pizza experience, for folding slices, and when two slices need to feel like dinner. Pick thin for parties, for grazing, and when every calorie counts. The hand tossed also carries less sodium, 440mg versus 500mg, which breaks the tie for salt watchers.

Getting the best value on the Hand-Tossed Pepperoni Pizza

• At from $11.99, it matches the pan and thin on price. The value is in versatility: it pleases the widest range of eaters.
• It is the diplomatic order for a split group. When half the table wants pan and half wants thin, hand tossed ends the debate.
• The chewy crust supports extra toppings better than thin, so it is the best base for building a loaded custom pizza.
• 8 slices at 230 calories each. Two slices (460 calories, 18g protein) is the most balanced two-slice serving on the menu.
• Check the app for deals and choose carryout over delivery to keep the total down.

Frequently asked questions

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