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How to Make Polenta Fries

They are crispy on the outside, yet fluffy and creamy on the inside and a perfect appetizer, snack or side dish for any meal.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 227 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1lb packet pre cooked polenta (450g)

Instructions

Make In the Air Fryer
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  1. Preheat air fryer to 350F / 180C.
  2. Cut polenta into fries.
  3. Place Polenta Fries in a single layer inside the air fryer basket and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  4. Cook for 14-16 minutes, turning half way through until golden and crispy.
  5. Remove from the air fryer and serve.
Fry Them
  1. Heat up a 2 tbsp of oil into a heavy based frying pan. Add some of the polenta chips to the pan and fry on all sides until they are golden brown.
  2. Add some of the polenta chips to the pan and fry on all sides until they are golden brown.
  3. Remove from the pan and repeat until all the polenta chips are done. Serve immediately with some dips like a sweet chilli sauce.
Bake Them
  1. Preheat the oven to 400F /200C / gas 6.
  2. Cut polenta into fries.
  3. Lightly oil lined baking sheet and place polenta fries on the tray.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning over once halfway through or until crisp and golden.
Make In the Instant Pot
  1. Put the Instant Pot Air Fryer Basket In the Instant Pot.
  2. Place Polenta Fries in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. (you will need to cook these in batches)
  3. Lock the Air Fryer Lid, Select air fryer function, set to 380F / 190C for 15 minutes, and press start.
  4. Let cook and halfway, then open the lid and carefully flip them and check you get an idea of how much more cook time is needed (plan for around 12 or 13 minutes).
  5. Cook for another few minutes and test again and continue till done at which point they should be golden and cooked through.

Nutrition Information

Calories 227kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 1240mg (52%) Potassium 102mg (3%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 770IU (15%) Vitamin C 8.5mg (9%) Calcium 178mg (18%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227

% Daily Value*

Calories 227kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 1240mg 52%
Potassium 102mg 2%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 770IU 15%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 9%
Calcium 178mg 18%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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