If you’re looking for a delicious appetizer, these cheesy pizza fries are a delicious new spin on loaded fries. Trust me when I say there’s a reason they’ve been going viral on TikTok. Crispy french fries are topped with layers of melted cheese and savory pizza sauce making for ultimate comfort food.
My kids and I love to enjoy fun food, especially on Game Day’s and family movie nights.
And while we generally eat pretty healthy, we have no shame digging into total comfort food.
These pizza fries have been going viral on TikTok recently, and for good reason.
They’re crispy french fries bathed in ooey, gooey melted cheese and a layer of rich pizza sauce.
Whether you serve them as an appetizer, a snack, or a meatless meal- they’re going to be a hit!
Ingredients Needed
Like all great comfort food recipes, you’ll only need a handful of ingredients to make these cheesy pizza fries.
- French Fries – You’ll want to use a sturdy cut of fry for this recipe since it’s got to hold up to a hearty topping. I recommend using crinkle cut or steak house style. Tater tots also work really well.
- Pizza Sauce – Use a brand you enjoy since this is a primary flavor that will shine through.
- Cheese – This recipe needs shredded cheese. You can use either freshly shredded or the store bought kind, whichever suits you. We used a 50/50 blend of shredded mozzarella and sharp cheddar.
Gather your ingredients and you’re ready to get started!
How To Make
Making these TikTok pizza fries is super simple.
Start by spreading your frozen fries out on a rimmed baking sheet.
Bake them according to the package directions until golden brown and nicely crisped.
Carefully transfer the piping hot fries to a serving platter, large plate, etc.
Set this aside.
Add the pizza sauce to a rimmed baking sheet.
The one I use is just slightly smaller than a half sheet pan, and roughly 15×10 inches.
You can use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the sauce out in an even layer in the pan.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly out overtop of the sauce.
Bake at 425F for 10 minutes, just until the cheeses have completely melted and come together in a smooth layer.
The pan is going to be very hot, so hold it carefully with a potholder on one end.
Tip it up and over the fries, starting at one end and moving slowly to the other, as the cheesy sauce slides off and evenly out over the fries.
Serve this immediately, and enjoy!
Storing
Unfortunately pizza fries don’t hold up well when you try to store the leftovers.
The fries get soggy, and there’s no good way to crisp them back up.
This dish is best made hot & ready to enjoy as soon as it’s done.
Can I Add Toppings To Pizza Fries?
Yes!
Toppings make a delicious addition to this savory appetizer.
Some of our favorites include:
- Sliced Pepperoni
- Black Olives
- Crumbled Cooked Sausage
- Diced Peppers & Thinly Sliced Onions
Have fun & customize it to your liking!
TIPS & TRICKS
- If you’re worried about it sticking, you can lightly spritz the baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray before assembling the toppings.
- Customize this dish to your liking by playing around with the combination of cheeses and adding toppings.
- I normally serve this on a platter, but when I make it for sleepovers or just my kids on movie night- I spread some parchment paper on a clean counter top or the kitchen table and add my fries to that. It saves me an extra dish, and the kids find it super fun.
Other Viral TikTok Recipes To Try
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Pizza Fries (Viral TikTok Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1 32 oz bag frozen french fries
- 1 13 oz jar pizza sauce
- 3-4 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Spread the french fries out on a baking sheet, then bake them according to the package instructions. Once golden brown and crispy, carefully transfer them to a waiting platter. Set aside.
- Add all of the pizza sauce to a rimmed baking sheet (roughly 15x10 inches). Using a spatula, or the back of a spoon, spread the sauce out in an even layer all over the pan.
- Sprinkle the cheese evenly out overtop of the sauce.
- Bake at 425° for 10 minutes.
- Using a pot holder, carefully hold the hot pan by one end. Hold it up over one end of the fries, and slowly move it so that the cheese slides off and evenly out over the fries.
- Serve immediately & enjoy!
Notes
- If you're worried about it sticking, you can lightly spritz the baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray before assembling the toppings.
- Customize this dish to your liking by playing around with the combination of cheeses and adding toppings.
- I normally serve this on a platter, but when I make it for sleepovers or just my kids on movie night- I spread some parchment paper on a clean counter top or the kitchen table and add my fries to that. It saves me an extra dish, and the kids find it super fun.
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