No one, and I mean no one, makes pizza fritta like my Italian grandmother! My Nonna’s Pizza Frita This is a traditional Italian recipe that is crispy, fluffy and very simple. Add cinnamon sugar to sweet dishes, or dip it in Marinara Sauce For a delicious twist. Either way, your stomach will be happy.
My Nonna Made This Pizza Frita Recipe With Leftovers pizza dough Because, you know, Italians always have extra pizza dough. But don’t worry, you can make your own pizza dough or buy it from the store if you need it! It works exactly the same way😀
We’ve given you the option of frying these guys in oil or cooking them in the air fryer – either way, it’s incredibly easy! Simply cut the dough into desired shapes and fry or air fry until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
- pizza dough: Use leftover, homemade or store-bought pizza dough. Whatever works for you!
- Sugar: For a sweeter version, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top. For tastier, remove this ingredient.
- Vegetable Oil: To cook these beauties you will need vegetable oil for frying.
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we experimented about 48 oz. of oil in one 6-quart Dutch oven To cook these Pizza Fritas. Make sure you have enough oil so that the dough can completely submerge while frying.
Add a cinnamon spoon Coat it with sugar to give it a warm and comforting taste. Or take out the sugar and add some grated parmesan cheese And Italian Herbs Add to flour before frying for delicious taste.
Would rather not use a ton of oil? We got this. You can even cook these Pizza Fritas in the air fryer! Simply preheat the air fryer 400℉Then, press the cut fritas into the sugar and place them in the air fryer basket.
Spray avocado with cooking oil before air frying 3 minutesflip and air fry 3 more minutes Or until golden brown.
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Before frying, make sure that the oil is hot. To check the temperature, drop a small piece of dough into the oil, and if it starts to sizzle and rise quickly, it’s ready to fry!
Store leftover Pizza Fritas in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 3 daysReheat them in the oven or air fryer until they’re crisp again. They also freeze well. Just make sure to cool them completely before freezing.
What to serve with Nonna Pizza Frita
This Pizza Fritta recipe was made for dipping into some delicious dip! Here are some ideas for inspiration:
Sweet Dips
- Hot Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
- maple syrup or honey
- preserved fruits such as strawberries, raspberries or apricots
Tasty Dips
- Marinara Sauce for Classic Pizza Taste
- Garlic Aioli for a Creamy Kick
- Ranch dressing For a cold and spicy dip
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Take the pizza dough out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before using.
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To fry in oil, add at least 2 inches of vegetable oil to a Dutch oven or deep cast iron skillet and heat to 375℉.
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While the oil is heating, cut the dough into 5-7 pieces. Using your hands, lightly flatten each piece and stretch into a long john shape.
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When the oil is ready, put 1 to 2 pieces of dough in the pan. Fry for 30 to 45 seconds on each side.
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Remove the frita from the oil and drop it into the sugar, tossing to coat.
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Store leftover food in an airtight container.
- We used about 48 ounces of oil in a 6 qt Dutch oven.
- To make it in the air fryerPreheat air fryer to 400℉. Press the cut fritas into the sugar and place them in the air fryer basket. Spray avocado with cooking oil. Air fry for 3 minutes, turn and air fry for another 3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Spice up your fritas by adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to the sugar coating.
- This is a great recipe for leftover pizza dough, but freshly made dough will work too.
Calories: 196 kilo calories, Carbohydrates: 40 Yes, Protein: 5 Yes, thick: 2 Yes, Fiber: 1 Yes, Sugar: 14 Yes
Nutrition information is calculated automatically, so it should be used as an estimate only.
Photography: The photos in this post are by Erin from The Wooden Skillet.
