Description
Pizza Fries are a fun and flavorful snack that combines crispy baked French fries topped with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, pepperoni, Parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of Italian seasonings. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for game days, casual get-togethers, or whenever you’re craving a savory treat that merges pizza and fries in one delicious dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fries
- 1 pound frozen French fries
Toppings
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on the package of frozen French fries to ensure optimal baking results.
- Arrange Fries: Spread the frozen French fries in a single layer on a baking sheet to promote even cooking and crispiness.
- Bake Fries: Bake the French fries according to the package instructions until they are golden and crispy, creating a perfect base for the toppings.
- Remove Fries: Once baked, carefully remove the fries from the oven to prepare for topping assembly.
- Spread Sauce: Evenly spread the marinara sauce over the cooked fries to infuse them with classic pizza flavor.
- Add Mozzarella: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the marinara sauce, ensuring good coverage for melting.
- Top with Pepperoni: Distribute the sliced pepperoni evenly across the cheese layer to add a savory, meaty element.
- Season: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes on top to enhance the flavor with sharpness and spice.
- Bake Again: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and let the pizza fries cool briefly to allow the cheese to set slightly for easier serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy this delicious fusion snack combining pizza flavors with crispy fries.
Notes
- Use your favorite brand or style of frozen French fries—shoestring, crinkle-cut, or steak fries all work well.
- For a vegetarian option, omit pepperoni or replace with vegetarian pepperoni slices.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for desired spice level.
- Feel free to add other toppings like olives, bell peppers, or mushrooms to customize your pizza fries.
- Serve with extra marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
