Our pulled pork loaded fries are exactly that – fully loaded. Crispy, seasoned crinkle-cut fries are topped with tender BBQ pulled pork, cheddar and Velveeta cheeses, sour cream, green onions, pico de gallo, and more.
If you love crispy French fry recipes like these curly fries in air fryer or recipes that feature pulled pork like these pulled pork sliders, then you’re in the right place today!
Our loaded pulled pork fries combine the sweet, tangy flavor of BBQ pulled pork with crispy, seasoned crinkle-cut fries and tons of cheese, along with zippy Southwest toppings to create a dish that’s equally at home on the dinner table as it is at parties.
With all its delicious flavors and textures, this is one fry recipe you’re going to want to keep on hand!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Limited Ingredients: Some fries, leftover pork, and a few other ingredients found in any grocery store are all you need.
- Easy: The majority of this recipe is heating the pork, baking the fries, and then topping them. It’s that simple!
- Perfect for Leftovers: This is the perfect way to use your leftover pulled pork.
- Versatile: Serve these fries as a fun meal for movie nights or as an appetizer at any gathering.
Ingredients
You’ll find the exact amounts of all the ingredients in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Variations
- Pulled Pork: Pulled beef or chicken can be used in place of the pork.
- BBQ Sauce: Try different BBQ sauce varieties. They all bring their own unique flavors to the fries.
- Crinkle Fries: This recipe works with crinkle fries, potato wedges, seasoned fries, or sliced fried potatoes.
- Cheese: Any bold cheese will work well with this recipe.
Instructions
Step 1: Bake the fries according to the package directions on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
Step 2: Heat the pulled pork in a saucepan with some barbecue sauce and a bit of water while the fries cook.
Step 3: When the fries are baked, top them with half the cheese.
Step 4: Spoon the pulled pork over the fries, then top with the remaining cheese.
Step 5: Bake again until the cheese is melted.
Step 6: Top with sliced green onions, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapenos, and cilantro. Enjoy!
Tips
- Heat your pulled pork over medium-low heat with a little liquid to prevent it from drying out.
- If you use other French fry variations for this recipe, ensure they’re substantial enough to support the toppings. Shoestrings won’t work, for example.
- Ensure your fries are in a single layer when you bake them for the crispiest results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bake the fries per the package directions. Top with cheese, pork, and more cheese, then bake again until melty and hot!
Some great toppings that pair well with the flavors of these loaded fries include bold cheeses like cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, sour cream, chives, and jalapenos.
The key to really good loaded fries is layering. Begin with a base of crispy baked French fries. Then, to them with a layer of cheese, your meat of choice, and more cheese. Bake again until it’s all ooey-gooey and melty, then top with your favorite toppings.
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Pulled Pork Loaded Fries
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover pulled pork
- ⅓ cup barbecue sauce
- 26 ounce Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Seasoned Crinkles Fries
- 8 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 ounce Velveeta cheese, shredded
- Optional Toppings: cilantro, sour cream, pico de Gallo, sliced jalapenos, green onions.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Spread crinkle cut fries in a single layer. Bake according to package directions.
- In a medium pan, over low heat, add pulled pork and barbecue sauce. Stir to combine.
- Once fries are cooked, sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the fries.
- Next, spoon the pulled pork over the fries, followed by the remaining shredded cheese.
- Place back in the oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Remove from the oven and top with sliced green onions, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapenos, and cilantro.
Notes
- Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Remember that pulled pork lasts for up to 4 days, so adjust the storage time for your fries based on when you first made your pork.
- Microwave individual portions at 1-minute intervals until heated through.
- Try to make this for a crowd because it’s impossible to get the same texture when reheating these fries.
- Heat your pulled pork over medium-low heat with a little liquid to prevent it from drying out.
- If you use other French fry variations for this recipe, ensure they’re substantial enough to support the toppings. Shoestrings won’t work, for example.
- Ensure your fries are in a single layer when you bake them for the crispiest results.
