Air Fryer Polenta Fries
Make these Air Fryer Polenta Fries as the perfect side dish for a quick weeknight dinner! With the option to customize with your favorite seasonings, this is a versatile recipe with a satisfying and comforting result.
Servings: 4
Calories: 153kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup instant polenta
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- olive oil spray, for cooking
To serve
- marinara sauce or ketchup
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the salt. Gradually stir in the instant polenta and add the garlic powder with the Italian seasoning to the mixture while stirring the mixture constantly. Continue cooking and stirring until the water is fully absorbed and the polenta becomes thick, which should take about 5 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pour the cooked polenta into the pan. Use an offset spatula to spread the polenta mixture evenly over the pan and flatten the top surface. Allow the polenta to cool to room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until it is thoroughly chilled and even in the center.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350℉.
- Once chilled, remove the polenta from the fridge and carefully transfer the solid block of polenta onto a cutting board. Slice it into strips, resembling French fries.
- Arrange the sliced polenta pieces on the basket in a single layer. Lightly spray the uncooked polenta fries or brush them with olive oil.Air fry the polenta fries for 10 minutes or until they become crispy, tossing halfway through. After cooking, sprinkle the polenta fries with coarse salt and allow them to cool by placing them on a cooling rack for 5 minutes, then serve with marinara sauce or ketchup.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.