Our Italian Pork Fries turn humble frozen fries into something extraordinary with slow-roasted porchetta that's been seasoned with fennel, garlic, and herbs. Topped with bright, zesty gremolata, these loaded fries bring the flavors of an Italian street fair right to your table.
Transform ordinary frozen fries into a show-stopping appetizer with crispy porchetta and bright herb gremolata. This recipe brings authentic Italian flavors to your favorite comfort food base.
Ingredients
1 lb frozen French fries
6 oz porchetta or Italian-seasoned pork belly, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread frozen fries on a large baking sheet and bake according to package directions until golden and crispy, about 20-25 minutes.
2
While fries bake, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced porchetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy and heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
3
Make the gremolata by combining chopped parsley, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Transfer hot fries to a serving platter. Top with crispy porchetta pieces and drizzle with gremolata.
5
Finish with grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately while fries are still hot and crispy.
