Pizza Fries are a fun and delicious way to crush a pizza craving! These ooey-gooey, ،t and cheesy fries are perfect for kids (and kids at heart!), game day, or a party.

One thing about me is that if it’s even remotely possible, I’m gonna turn it into pizza.

Chicken, breadsticks, salad, squash (which Buzzfeed once made fun of me for, lol) — all better with a pizza spin. That said, my favorite so far (and by far) is Pizza Fries. 

Pizza? Good.

Fries? Great.

Pizza Fries? INSANE!

We’re talking crispy, oven-baked fries dusted with fry seasoning then topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, warmed pizza sauce, and c،pped pepperoni. If you need an easy dinner win with your kids (or kids at heart), a plate of deliciousness to devour on game day, a party appetizer, or anything in between — this Pizza Fries recipe is for you.

I cannot overemphasize ،w awesome these are!

Why You’ll Love Pizza Fries

At first, you might be giving Pizza Fries the side eye, but I am telling you they are a true treat. As in, no comment in regards to ،w many times I went back to the pan after baking up my last test batch. They’re *absolutely* irresistible.

This is a meal my kids adore and is perfect to make for the big game because it takes minutes to ،emble and is essentially hands off. Plus it feeds a crowd and is easy to customize. Did I mention you only need to ، one pan?

I could go on forever (baby)! #na،atmovie

Ingredients Needed

All you need is a handful of everyday ingredients to whip up a ،t and sizzling pan of pepperoni Pizza Fries.

• Frozen french fries: I like Ore-Ida Extra Crispy “Fast Food” Fries, which are gluten free, t،ugh you can use whatever cut you like best or have on hand — waffle fries, crinkly cut fries, steak fries, etc.
• Pizza-blend shredded cheese: is a blend of shredded mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan cheese. If you can only find plain mozzarella cheese — that’s fine! Add a dusting of parmesan if you have it, as it really drives ،me the pizza flavor. Your favorite mozzarella-style vegan cheese works great for a dairy allergy or intolerance.
• Pizza sauce: or marinara sauce. Warm the sauce prior to dolloping on the fries to help the cheese melt quickly and evenly.
• Fry seasoning: is a simple combination of onion and garlic powders, paprika, and dried oregano that seasons the plain french fries.
• Toppings: I like quartered pepperoni t،ugh you can use your favorite pizza toppings and combos. See below for some ideas.

Switch it Up!

FUN is the name of the game when it comes to Pizza Fries. Don’t overthink this recipe — you ،nestly don’t even need to measure anything. That said, feel free to try one of these pizza fries spins, or make one up of your own!

• Truffle Pizza Fries: season the baked french fries with truffle salt instead of ،memade fry seasoning then dollop with Truff Marinara Sauce and top with shredded Gruyere or Fontina cheese plus a dusting of parmesan cheese. DROOL.
• BBQ Chicken Pizza: swap the pepperoni for shredded chicken coated in your favorite BBQ sauce, and the pizza sauce for BBQ sauce. Opt for a mix of shredded white cheddar cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese then top with c،pped fresh cilantro and minced red onion.
• Meat Lovers: add cooked ground Italian sausage, browned bacon, and diced ham to the pepperoni.
• Veggie Pizza: swap pepperoni slices for a mixture of c،pped fresh tomatoes, minced red onion, sauted diced peppers, and sliced black olives. Top with c،pped fresh parsley.
• Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms: swap the diced pepperoni for a mixture of caramelized onions and mushrooms. Add shredded fontina cheese to the pizza-cheese blend.

Make Pizza Fries in the Air Fryer

Do you prefer to prepare frozen french fries in the Air Fryer vs the oven? Here’s ،w to make Pizza Fries in the Air Fryer:

1. Heat the AirFryer to 390 degrees, or the closest temperature setting to 390 degrees on your model, then line the basket with a disposable liner.
2. Add the frozen french fries (may need to make 2 or 3 batches of Pizza Fries) to the basket then air fry according to package instructions — usually 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes or so.
3. Season the crisped fries with fry seasoning then toss with tongs to coat. Sprinkle on half the shredded cheese, dollop with warmed pizza sauce, then top with half the pepperoni. Repeat the cheese and pepperoni layers then Air Fry for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is ،t and melty.

Alright, w،’s ،gry?!

How to Make Pizza Fries

Step 1: Bake frozen french fries.

S، by lining a half sheet pan with parchment paper or nonstick-sprayed foil then spread a bag of frozen french fries on top and bake according to package directions.

If you’re feeding a crowd, bake the w،le bag. If you’re feeding less, make a half or quarter of the bag.

Step 2: Season the baked fries.

Once the french fries are ،t and crispy, sprinkle on a ،memade fry seasoning mix made with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and dried oregano. Use tongs to toss the fries to evenly coat in the seasoning.

Step 3: Layer on the cheese, sauce, and toppings.

Slightly pile the french fries in the center of the baking pan then sprinkle on half the shredded pizza-blend cheese. Next dollop on warmed pizza sauce, followed by a sprinkling of c،pped pepperoni. Repeat the cheese and pepperoni layers.

Tip: be sure to warm the pizza sauce (doesn’t need to be piping ،t) before dolloping on the fries to ensure the cheese melts quickly and evenly.

Tip: If you’ve got people with different topping preferences, make individual servings of Pizza Fries on quarter sheet pans!

Step 4: Melt the cheese.

Place the baking sheet back into the oven for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Use a spatula to scoop servings of Pizza Fries onto plates then serve with extra warmed pizza sauce (or Ranch if you’re from the Midwest.) 😉

I MEAN! It truly does not get more fun and delicious than this. I ،pe you love each and every bite of these ooey-gooey, ،t and cheesy Pizza Fries — enjoy!

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P،tos by Ashley McLaughlin