Description
Baked Pizza Fries combine crispy baked French fries with classic pizza toppings like marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and pepperoni. This easy-to-make appetizer or snack is perfect for sharing and delivers all the flavors of your favorite pizza in a fun, fork-free form.
Ingredients
Scale
Fries
- 2 pounds frozen french fries
Pizza Toppings
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 16 slices pepperoni
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F to get it ready for baking the fries until crispy.
- Bake Fries: Arrange the frozen fries in a single layer on a lined baking sheet. Bake them for about 20 minutes until they become golden and crispy, forming the perfect base.
- Add Marinara Sauce: Remove the fries from the oven and evenly spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce over them, creating a flavorful layer.
- Layer Cheese and Pepperoni: Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese atop the sauced fries, then top with 16 slices of pepperoni for that classic pizza taste.
- Bake Again: Return the loaded fries to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and pepperoni to heat through.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, garnish the pizza fries with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley to add a touch of color and freshness before serving.
Notes
- Using frozen fries helps achieve a crispy texture, but you can use homemade fries if preferred.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes with the marinara sauce.
- Vegetarian option: omit pepperoni or replace with vegetarian pepperoni slices.
- Serve with extra marinara or ranch dressing for dipping.
- Make sure fries are spread in a single layer to ensure even baking and crispiness.
