Air Fryer Polenta Fries
Description
Who doesn't love fries? And who wouldn't love air fryer fries? Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these polenta fries make the perfect snack or side dish. Plus, they're easy to make and healthy too! So give them a try tonight. You won't be disappointed.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cup vegetable stock, or broth
- 1 1/2 cup instant polenta
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Put vegetable stock in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Slowly whisk in instant polenta until incorporated, lower the heat right down and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in butter, half a cup of parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to the polenta mixture until the mixture has no lumps.
- Transfer to a large rectangular pan lined with parchment paper and use a spatula to spread the mixture evenly. Refrigerate for an hour or until set.
- Tip polenta upside down onto a chopping board and cut into chunky sticks, around 2.5x 8cm (1" x 3"). Spray or brush fries on each side with cooking oil.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil and preheat to 400˚F. Line basket with fries, ensuring there is space between each one. Bake for 7 minutes, then flip fries over and bake for another 5 minutes or until the polenta fries and golden and crisp.
- Remove from basket and sprinkle with remaining parmesan. Serve with aioli or dip of choice.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 718mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 113mgIron: 0.4mg