Easy Pepperoni Pizza Waffle Fries

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These easy Pepperoni Pizza Waffle Fries are the answer to your game day, date night, or party needs! An easy appetizer for pizza lovers!

Pepperoni Pizza Waffle Fries in a red bowl next to a red cup with ice in it and a white pan with the rest of the pizza fries

Waffle Fries Pizza

When you are craving both pizza and fries, I have the answer for you! These Pepperoni Pizza Waffle Fries are one of those over-the-top foods that will satisfy your appetite. Super easy to make and absolutely delicious. 

Perfect for pizza lovers, this delicious side dish or appetizer is a great option for lots of occasions. Whether you are looking for some game day eats or something to serve while watching a movie, everyone will love this tasty recipe. 

If you are a french fries lover – whether you prefer tater tots, steak fries, or any other type of fries – you may not be able to go back once you have a bite of this cheesy waffle pizza fries recipe. The combination of french fries and pizza takes it over the top!

One of the great things about this loaded waffle fries recipe is that it is not made with any limited availability items. All of the simple ingredients should be able to be purchased at your local grocery store. 

Recipe Notes:

  • It is important that you bake the waffle fries before adding the other ingredients or you will have soggy fries. Do not skip this step. 
  • You can use as much or as little shredded cheese as you choose for this easy recipe. 
  • These are great with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and dipped in sour cream on the side!

Pizza Fries with pepperoni up close in a red basket with parchment paper inside

How To Make Pepperoni Pizza Waffle Fries

Pepperoni Pizza Waffle Fries Ingredients:

16 oz bag waffle fries, frozen
1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
3 oz pepperoni slices (or more to taste)
1-2 cups mozzarella cheese
Fresh parsley garnish (optional)

Supplies Needed:

Rimmed cookie sheet
Kitchen spoon

Waffle fries in their bag, pepperoni package, Ragu pasta jar and shredded mozzarella cheese package on a white table for Easy Pepperoni Pizza Waffle Fries

Directions:

Step 1: Preheat your oven, take out a rimmed baking sheet and spread out a good amount of waffle fries, if not the entire bag.

Bake the frozen waffle fries in the preheated oven according to the package instructions.

Baked waffle fries on a white baking sheet in front of clear bowls of parsley, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices, as well as a jar of Ragu pizza sauce for Easy Pepperoni Pizza Waffle FriesStep 2: Once baked and a nice golden brown, remove your fries from the oven and keep them on the baking dish. Leave the oven on. 

Step 3: Spoon pizza sauce all over the top of your fries. 

Step 4: Lay your pepperoni all over the top of the pizza sauce. You can use 3 oz of sliced pepperoni for this – or a little bit more if you want to pile on the goodies. 

Pizza waffle fries assembled on a white baking sheet before going into the oven in front of clear bowls of parsley, mozzarella cheese shreds, pepperoni slices, and a jar of Ragu sauceStep 5: Sprinkle your cheese on top of the pepperoni.

Use a decent amount of cheese here. If I’m cooking for myself, I go for 2 cups, but for my son, who doesn’t care for melted cheese, I go for 1 cup. Your choice! 

Baked pepperoni pizza fries on a white baking sheetStep 6: Put your pan back into the oven for 6 – 8 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

A Caucasian hand holding a pizza waffle fry above the other pizza friesStep 7: Remove your pan from the oven and move your pepperoni pizza fries onto the serving dish of your choice.

Top the baked fries with parsley garnish and serve immediately. Enjoy! 

How To Store Leftover Pepperoni Pizza Waffle Fries

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

A red basket full of Pepperoni Pizza Fries

Are These Pizza Fries Gluten-Free?

This simple dish is naturally egg-free and nut-free, so it is a fun snack for lots of people. They should also be gluten-free, but that may depend on the brand of waffle fries you choose.

As of the writing of this post, Ore Ida waffle fries are gluten-free, but you will want to double-check any brand you buy.

Package ingredients may vary based on seasonings and factory preparation, but potatoes themselves do not contain gluten, nor do the other ingredients in the recipe. 

A closeup of Pizza Waffle Fries in a red basket

Can I Add Seasonings To This Pepperoni Pizza Waffle Recipe? 

Yes! This delicious combination is meant to resemble a pizza with your favorite pizza toppings, so the sauce should have enough of the seasonings you need, but you’re welcome to add more. If you want to add some Italian seasoning, fresh basil, or red pepper flakes, those could give you some additional flare. 

Can I Make These Pizza Fries Vegetarian Or Vegan?

There are some really easy ways to change up these pizza waffle fries to meet your dietary needs. If you want this to be vegetarian, replace your pepperoni with meat-free pepperoni or veggie crumbles.

To make them vegan, use meat-free pepperoni as well as vegan cheese. Make sure to find something that will melt because you want your cheese bubbly and melted!

Pizza Waffle fries in two photos, one above the other

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Yield: 8 servings

Pizza Waffle Fries

Pizza Fries with pepperoni up close

These tasty Pepperoni Pizza Waffle Fries are the answer to your game day or party needs! Perfect for pizza lovers, these will be your favorite fries!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16 oz bag waffle fries, frozen
  • 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
  • 3 oz pepperoni slices (or more to taste)
  • 1-2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh parsley garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven, take out a sheet pan and spread out your waffle fries. Bake them according to the directions on the package.
  2. Once baked, remove your fries from the oven and keep them on the baking dish. Leave the oven on. 
  3. Spoon pizza sauce all over the top of your fries. 
  4. Lay the pepperoni all over the top of the pizza sauce. You can use 3 oz of pepperoni for this - or more if you want to pile on the goodies. 
  5. Sprinkle your cheese on top of the pepperoni. You can use as much cheese as you like here, 1 - 2 cups
  6. Put your pan back into the oven for 6 - 8 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Remove your pan from the oven and move your pizza waffle fries onto the serving dish of your choice. Top them with parsley (if you choose) and serve immediately. Enjoy! 

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 340Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 644mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 11g

This calculation is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a doctor or dietitian. This calculator is a guide, but makes no guarantee of being exact or fully accurate.

Pepperoni Pizza Fries in a red basket

 

2 Comments

    1. Hi Jo! It’s tough to state a temperature, as it may vary according to the brand you purchase. That is why I think it’s best to follow the instructions that come with the product so that they are not over- or under-cooked. If you have leftover waffle fries, you could try baking them at 400 for 8 minutes and checking on them, but I’d keep an eye on the oven, as again, different brands may be larger/smaller/made from slightly different ingredients.

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