Frozen pizza tastes crisper if coated in 1 ingredient before cooking

Frozen pizza is a staple in many households when you want something quick and easy without the effort of cooking from scratch.

Sharing the tip on TikTok, the food creator explained that brushing the pizza crust with a little olive oil before baking can completely transform the finished result.

If you’ve got a little more time, she also recommends adding fresh mozzarella before baking to make the pizza even cheesier and more indulgent.

For an even bigger upgrade, try cooking it on a pizza stone instead of a standard baking tray, as it creates a crispier base that’s much closer to a takeaway-style pizza.

Showing off the finished pizza, she said: “Can you believe this was store bought? I can’t. Frozen pizza. What.”

The hack proved popular, with viewers sharing their own favourite ways to upgrade frozen pizzas.

One person said: “More sauce or sliced Roma tomatoes, sliced green onion, Cracker Barrel shredded sharp cheddar… you’re welcome.”

Another shared how they’d improve it further, saying: “Not cheesy enough.”

Most popular pizza toppings

The tip comes as FoodHub revealed the UK’s favourite pizza toppings for 2026.

Pepperoni claimed the top spot, as FoodHub said: “Pepperoni continues to dominate as the most-loved topping, bringing that perfect balance of spice, salt and crispiness. If you’re ever unsure what to order, this is always a safe win.”

Margherita ranked second, followed by mushroom, extra cheese, olives, meat lovers and Hawaiian, with veggie combinations also making the list of favourites.

A statement read: “From classic pepperoni to fresh veggie combos and gourmet twists, the most popular pizza takeaway toppings in 2026 offer something for everyone.”