A cook on TikTok has shared a simple trick to make frozen pizza taste better: brushing the crust with olive oil before baking. The food creator demonstrated the hack in a video, explaining that the extra step takes only about 20 seconds but results in a noticeably crispier crust.
According to Simply Recipes, brushing the crust with olive oil helps it become much crispier, improving both texture and flavour. For an even more indulgent pizza, the cook also recommends adding fresh mozzarella before baking.
Extra Upgrades for Frozen Pizza
For a bigger upgrade, the cook suggests cooking the pizza on a pizza stone rather than a standard baking tray, which creates a crispier base that resembles 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 upgrades. One person said: "More sauce or sliced Roma tomatoes, sliced green onion, Cracker Barrel shredded sharp cheddar… you're welcome." Another added: "Not cheesy enough."
UK's Favourite Pizza Toppings for 2026
The tip comes as FoodHub revealed the UK's favourite pizza toppings for 2026. Pepperoni claimed the top spot, with FoodHub stating: "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. 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."
