Pulled pork fries make a hearty, yummy snack for football or sports-watching parties. A dish that's also fun and kid-friendly and comes together quickly for weeknight meals! In this loaded fries recipe, crispy baked fries are topped with juicy, succulent shredded pork and melted cheese! It takes only moments to prep and is ready to eat in less than 25 minutes!
French fries are always a favorite in my house and this one is over the top!! I made up a batch recently when some people were over to the house to hang out and they disappeared in a flash! And even better, they're a hit with kids and adults!
Loaded Fries with Shredded Pork
This french fry recipe was inspired by my slow cooker pork carnitas on Kitchen Divas and is a great way to repurpose leftovers into another meal. These fries pair well with these Tequila Berry Cocktails for parties and pairs well as a main course with this broccoli salad as a side dish.
Ingredients
This easy shredded pork loaded fries recipe is made with six simple ingredients you can find in most grocery stores.
- Frozen crinkle-cut French fries
- Cooked and shredded pork roast
- BBQ sauce
- Yellow onion
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Green onions
See recipe card further down on the page for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
Instructions
This easy two step recipe requires you to layer everything up and then cook the fries in the oven.
Step 1: Prep Up the Fries
Begin by preheating the oven to 425° F.
Use a large baking sheet and start with a layer of fries covering the pan. On top add the shredded pork, followed by the bbq sauce, onions and cheese.
Step 2: Cook the Fries
When the oven is hot, place the tray of layered fries in the oven and bake until they are hot and the cheese is melted!
Sprinkle the green onions over the top before serving them up!
Hint: Use a large pan which allows you to spread out the fries into a somewhat single layer. I find this half sheet pan that's about 13 x 18 inches in size works best!
This way the fries cook up perfectly and everything is evenly distributed! If your oven won't fit this size, then split it up into two trays.
Substitutions
Don't have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this loaded fries with shredded pork recipe.
- Shredded Pork - Use shredded chicken or beef instead.
- French Fries - Swap out the french fries with tortilla chips for pulled pork nachos.
- Cheddar cheese - Use Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack instead! Or, even a blend of your favorite cheeses.
Variations
Want to personalize this pulled pork fries recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.
- Spicy - Swap out the cheddar cheese with pepper jack cheese and add on some sliced pickled jalapenos
- Deluxe - Add guacamole, crispy onions, sour cream or bacon bits to take these loaded fries up a notch!
- Vegetarian - Instead of shredded pork, top the fries with black beans, pinto beans or light red kidney beans!
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy Air Fryer Asparagus Fries.
Equipment
This easy recipe requires absolutely nothing special to prepare! Likely, you will have everything you need in the kitchen already!
- Baking sheet pan
- Spatula
- Knife and cutting board
Storage
Pulled pork fries are best eaten when they are first made. However, if you have leftovers and want to try to keep them, you can store the fries in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Tips
This is an easy recipe that any level cook should be able to quickly and easily prepare! But there are a few tips I've learned over time making this that I recommend to make sure you achieve excellent results.
- Use crinkle cut fries. These cook up crispier and also hold onto the toppings better.
- Spread out the fries into a relatively thin layer. They can overlap a little but not piled up super high.
- Serve loaded fries with pulled immediately for best flavor! Serve up a fun sauce for dipping like this Quick Blue Cheese Dip.
- Evenly spread all the ingredients out on top of the fries. This way each bite will be filled with ultimate yumminess!
More Shredded Pork Recipes
Do you like making recipes with shredded pork? Here some recipes you may also like to try
FAQ
Do you have questions about loaded fries with shredded pork? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about pulled pork fries.
While I typically don't recommend these fries for leftovers, as I don't think they taste as good the second time around, if you want to reheat, spread them out on a tray and top with a bit more cheese. Bake in the oven to reheat the fries and pork and melt the cheese.
Loaded fries are most frequently served up as a starter in many restaurants. Since these pulled pork fries are topped with meat, they can both double as a side dish and a meal. You could serve them up with sandwiches or burgers for a hearty dinner or use them as a main dish paired with a salad or vegetable side dish. In addition, loaded fries make an excellent party food to serve for small or large groups.
I recommend using the frozen crinkle french fries rather than fresh. Not only is a simple solution that makes this recipe easier to prepare, but they cook up crispier in less time.
Pulled Pork Fries
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Pulled Pork Fries Video
Pulled Pork Fries
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz frozen crinkle-cut French fries
- 1 lb pork roast cooked and shredded
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients together and measure out according to the ingredient list.
- Preheat oven to 425ºF.
- Spray or grease a rimmed baking sheet. Add a layer of fries.
- Top the frozen fries with the shredded pork.
- Then drizzle with your favorite BBQ sauce.
- Sprinkle over the diced yellow onions.
- And top with shredded cheese.
- You can add as much or as little as you like!!
- When the oven is hot, bake the loaded fries for 20 minutes or until fries and pork are heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Top with chopped green onions before serving them up!
- Enjoy!
- Every bite!
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