Pepperoni Pizza Fries: A Crispy, Cheesy Delight!
Crispy, cheesy, and saucy pepperoni pizza fries that are totally addictive and perfect for game day or as a fun appetizer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups frozen or freshly cut fries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional)
- Extra drizzle of hot sauce or chili sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C / 425°F. Spread fries on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and salt.
- Bake according to package instructions until extra crispy (about 20–25 minutes).
- Transfer hot fries to an oven-safe dish or keep on the baking tray.
- Spoon marinara sauce over fries evenly.
- Sprinkle generously with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Add mini pepperoni slices on top.
- Bake another 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley and drizzle with hot sauce if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with ranch or garlic dip
- Add jalapeños for extra heat
- Turn it into loaded fries with bacon crumbles
- Bake fries until deeply golden before adding toppings
- Broil 1–2 minutes for bubbly browned cheese
- Use fresh mozzarella for stretchier cheese pulls
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g