Polenta sticks to bake in the oven or air fryer are ready in a few minutes.
Imagine the warm and enveloping aroma of freshly cooked polenta, which turns into an irresistible crunchy and golden snack.
Polenta sticks, simple but full of flavor, are the perfect dish for those seeking a tasty and light alternative without giving up tradition. In this recipe, polenta is dressed in a crunchy coating that captivates from the first bite, offering a real explosion of flavors. Easy to prepare and ideal as an appetizer or snack, these sticks will surprise you with their simplicity and goodness because to make them you need polenta, breadcrumbs, salt, and spices of your choice.
Discover how to make a rustic, genuine, and incredibly delicious snack in just a few steps!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
The amount of water is measured for the type of polenta I used, namely the coarse-ground one, which has long cooking times and therefore requires more water than instant polenta.
- 1 cup polenta
- 2 cups water
- tablespoons breadcrumbs
- salt
- extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- spices (for roast or potatoes)
- black pepper
Tools:
Wooden sticks are useful for rolling out the dough evenly and for cutting the sticks all to the same width.
- Sticks
Steps
Mix the polenta with poppy seeds in a plate and wait for the water to reach a boil.
Pour the polenta into the salted boiling water in a steady stream and from that moment cook according to the instructions on the package, stirring with a whisk to avoid lumps.
Spread the cooked polenta on a baking sheet, between two sheets of parchment paper, and roll with a rolling pin until the thickness is uniform (about 1/5 inch). Let the polenta cool at room temperature or, if you have time, in the fridge; this will make it easier to cut.
Take the cold polenta and cut first into strips and then into sticks.
Place the sticks on a baking sheet lined with lightly oiled parchment paper.
Season the breadcrumbs with the chosen spices and pepper.
Brush a little oil on the surface of the sticks.
Roll the sticks in the breadcrumbs.
If you decide to cook the polenta sticks in the air fryer, cook for 10 minutes at 356°F. (The polenta sticks for air fryer cooking were not brushed with oil, but simply rolled in breadcrumbs for specific needs).
If you opt for oven cooking, bake at 375°F (preheated oven) for about 15 minutes, until golden.
Notes:
Polenta sticks are excellent both hot and cold.
