# Carb-Free Pizza Fries These Cheesy Frites Offer a Gluten-Free Alternative to Traditional Crust By M | Published 2016-02-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbfree-pizza References: [twohealthykitchens](http://www.twohealthykitchens.com/2016/02/04/cheesy-oven-baked-pizza-fries/) Consumers with dietary restrictions pertaining to the consumption of gluten will rejoice at these Cheesy Oven-Baked Pizza Fries that replace traditional crust for sliced potato. This is an ideal carb-free alternative to the cult favorite pizza pie, using frites as the base of the meal that can then be customized with a slew of popular pizza toppings. The Cheesy Oven-Baked Pizza Fries are a less guilty indulgence into the fast food as the dish contains mainly vegetables and consumers control the types of toppings used. The meal features a base of [baked fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-fried-french-fries) that are then topped with cheese, tomatoes, peppers, onions and served with a marinara sauce for dipping. Using fries also lends this dish to be ideal for sharing in group settings, as the frites can easily be pulled apart like nachos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gluten-free Alternatives:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new food products that cater to consumers with dietary restrictions by offering gluten-free alternatives to traditional dishes. - **Customizable Fast Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a fast food concept that allows customers to customize their meals with a variety of popular toppings, offering a personalized dining experience. - **Sharing-friendly Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design food items that are easily shareable in group settings, catering to the growing trend of communal dining experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new production methods and ingredients to create innovative gluten-free food products for a growing market segment. - **Fast Food Chains:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce customizable options to traditional fast food menus to appeal to health-conscious and individualistic consumers seeking unique dining experiences. - **Restaurant Chains:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sharing-friendly dishes that can be easily separated and enjoyed by groups, tapping into the rising trend of communal dining and social experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gluten-Free Frozen Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonaut-pizzas.md) - [Uncured Pepperoni Frozen Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-carb-lifestyle-uncured-pepperoni-pizza.md) - [Gluten-Free White Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-white-pizza.md) - [Pizza-Flavored French Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-chips-with-pizza-salt.md) - [Gluten-Free Cauliflower Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-cauliflower-crust-pizza.md) - [Gluten-Free Pizza Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-pizza-bagels.md) - [Frozen Cauliflower Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-uncured-pepperoni-pizza.md) - [Parbaked Food Service Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parbaked-pizza-crusts.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Pizza Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crustless-pizza.md)