🍕 Crispy Loaded Pepperoni Pizza Fries 🍟

The ultimate comfort-food crossover! Crispy, golden french fries are piled high with rich marinara sauce, smothered in a mountain of melted mozzarella cheese, and topped with zesty mini pepperoni slices and a pinch of Italian herbs. Baked until bubbling and gooey! 😋✨

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes

• 🍳 Cook Time: 25 minutes

• 🍽️ Servings: 4 servings

🛒 Ingredients

• 500g frozen french fries (waffle fries or thick-cut work best) 🍟

• 3/4 cup marinara pizza sauce (warmed) 🍅

• 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded) 🧀

• 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices 🍕

• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano 🌿

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 🧄

• Fresh basil or parsley (chopped for garnish) 🌱

👩‍🍳 Detailed Instructions

1. Bake the Fry Base: 🍟 Preheat your oven or air fryer according to the fry package instructions (usually 200°C / 400°F). Bake the fries for an extra 3-5 minutes longer than instructed. You want them extra crispy so they don’t get soggy under the heavy toppings!

2. Assemble the Base: 📥 Transfer the hot, crispy fries into a oven-safe skillet, a baking dish, or keep them spread out on a parchment-lined baking sheet, clustering them slightly together.

3. Layer the Pizza Magic: 🥄 Drizzle the warm marinara sauce evenly over the center of the fries. Smother the sauce with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.

4. Add the Toppings: 🍕 Scatter the mini pepperoni slices uniformly over the cheese. Season the top with a dusting of Italian seasoning and garlic powder.

5. Melt and Broil: 🔥 Return to the oven at 200°C (400°F) for 5-7 minutes, or pop under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, until the mozzarella cheese is completely melted, bubbling, and boasts gorgeous golden-brown patches. Garnish with fresh herbs and dig in immediately!