Ingredients
Method
- Remove polenta from plastic tube and gently dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Cut the polenta log into 8 flat slabs, then cut each slab into 4 fry-shaped sticks.
- In a large bowl, spray polenta fries with oil, then sprinkle with basil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
- Place half of the seasoned polenta fries into the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, then flip and air fry for 2 to 4 more minutes until crisp.
- Remove cooked polenta fries and cook the remaining batch in the same fashion.
- Serve polenta fries with warmed marinara or your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure the polenta fries are in a single layer in the air fryer basket and avoid overcrowding. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Season generously! The polenta itself is quite plain, so don't be shy with the herbs and spices to build layers of flavor.
- If your polenta is very soft, chilling it in the fridge for 30 minutes after cutting can make it easier to handle and less prone to breaking when tossing with oil and spices.
- These fries are best served immediately. While they can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes, they lose some of their initial crispiness. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Season generously! The polenta itself is quite plain, so don't be shy with the herbs and spices to build layers of flavor.
- If your polenta is very soft, chilling it in the fridge for 30 minutes after cutting can make it easier to handle and less prone to breaking when tossing with oil and spices.
- These fries are best served immediately. While they can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes, they lose some of their initial crispiness. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.