Description
Pizza Fries combine crispy, golden fries with melty mozzarella cheese, savory pepperoni, and classic pizza seasonings for a delicious, shareable snack. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy recipe offers a perfect balance of crunchy textures and cheesy pizza flavors with customizable toppings to suit any palate.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes (cut into thin fry-shaped pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 20–25 pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup warm marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
Instructions
- Prepare the fries: Wash and cut the russet potatoes into thin, fry-shaped pieces. Toss them in olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to evenly coat for flavor.
- Bake or fry fries: For a healthier option, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake the fries on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispiness. Alternatively, fry the potatoes in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
- Add pizza toppings: Transfer the crispy fries to an oven-safe dish. Spread the warm marinara sauce evenly over the fries, then layer with pepperoni slices, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese, and dust with Italian seasoning.
- Melt the cheese: Place the assembled fries under the broiler or bake in the oven at 400°F (205°C) for 5-7 minutes until the cheese melts fully, bubbles, and turns golden.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove from the oven, optionally sprinkle with fresh herbs like chopped basil or parsley, and serve immediately while hot and gooey with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Cut the potatoes evenly to ensure all fries cook uniformly and achieve consistent crispness.
- Pat the potatoes dry thoroughly before cooking to remove excess moisture for extra crispy fries.
- Use low-moisture mozzarella cheese to prevent sogginess and better melting.
- Avoid overcrowding the fries on the baking sheet or in the fryer to allow even cooking and crispy edges.
- Pizza Fries are best served immediately while the cheese is gooey and fries remain crunchy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg