The Best Air Fryer Polenta
A delicious and easy way to make crispy polenta in your air fryer. Perfect as a side dish, or even enjoyed by itself with some toppings for a quick snack.
Equipment
- Air-fryer
- saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Cutting board
- Cooling Dish
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry polenta
- 4 cups water or broth
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese optional
- 1 teaspoon your choice of herbs and spices to taste
Instructions
- Cook the polenta: In a saucepan, bring water (or broth) to a boil, stir in polenta, and add salt. Reduce heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently until thick.
- Let it chill: Pour cooked polenta into a greased dish and spread it out. Let it cool in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Cut it: Once chilled, cut the polenta into bite-sized pieces or fries.
- Season: Drizzle olive oil over the pieces and sprinkle with any additional herbs or cheese if using.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set it to 400°F.
- Air fry: Place polenta pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for about 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and crispy.
- Serve up: Enjoy your crispy polenta as a delightful side or snack!
Notes
- For added crunch, you can dust the polenta pieces with some cornstarch before air frying.
- If you like things spicy, consider adding red pepper flakes to your polenta before chilling it!
Nutrition
Serving: 4ouncesCalories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 694mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 134IUCalcium: 82mgIron: 0.5mg
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