Description
Pepperoni Pizza Fries are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer that combines crispy seasoned fries topped with warm tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and savory pepperoni slices. This flavorful comfort food recipe is perfect for game day, casual gatherings, or whenever you’re craving a fun twist on classic pizza flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Fries
- 26 oz frozen fries
Pizza Topping
- 24 oz jar tomato sauce
- 10-15 slices pepperoni
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, divided
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Fries: Cook the frozen fries according to the package instructions. For best results, use an air fryer or your preferred method until fries are crispy and golden brown.
- Heat the Sauce: In a medium skillet over medium heat, pour in the tomato sauce and warm it through until hot but not boiling.
- Add Cheese and Seasoning: Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the warmed tomato sauce and season with half of the Italian seasoning to infuse flavor into the cheesy layer.
- Layer Pepperoni: Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly on top of the mozzarella cheese for a classic pizza topping effect.
- Melt the Cheese: Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and allow the cheese to melt completely, creating a gooey and delicious topping.
- Season the Fries: While the cheese melts, place the cooked fries in a bowl and season thoroughly with salt, pepper, the remaining Italian seasoning, and garlic powder to enhance their flavor.
- Arrange Fries: Transfer the seasoned fries to a serving platter, spreading them out evenly in a single layer as the base.
- Top with Sauce Mixture: Carefully pour the warm mixture of tomato sauce, melted cheese, and pepperoni evenly over the fries covering them well.
- Serve: Serve the Pepperoni Pizza Fries warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use an air fryer to cook the fries.
- You can substitute pepperoni with other favorite pizza toppings like sausage or mushrooms.
- Use freshly shredded mozzarella for better melting compared to pre-shredded cheese.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste preference.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the melted cheese and crispy fries combination.
