Gratinated polenta stars with cacio e pepe, a quick appetizer to prepare and very tasty. These polenta stars are perfect for the holiday table or for an aperitif with friends.
Soft inside and crispy outside, peppery and flavorful, they are easy to make and prepare in no time. You can use instant polenta as I did or use pre-sliced polenta, in which case it will take even less time!
To prepare the polenta stars you will need a star-shaped cookie cutter, but if you don’t have one, you can use a round one or cut the polenta into diamond shapes with a knife. You can gratinate the polenta either in the oven or in an air fryer, I used the latter to shorten the time.
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DON’T MISS THESE RECIPES:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Air Fryer, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas
Ingredients
- 1 cup instant polenta flour
- water
- salt
- 4 tablespoons Pecorino Romano cheese (grated)
- pepper
Tools
- Air Fryer double resistance 6 liters
How to Prepare Gratinated Polenta Stars with Cacio e Pepe
Prepare the polenta in salted water following the doses and instructions on the package, then pour it into a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Let it cool and flip it onto a cutting board.
Use the cookie cutter to cut out stars, place them on a baking tray, cover with grated Pecorino and a generous amount of ground pepper.
Gratinate in the air fryer at 374°F for 6 minutes, or in the oven at 392°F for 10 minutes.
