Air fryer fried polenta is Grandma Benedetta’s recipe, perfect for any occasion. A delicious snack that can be prepared in various shapes: sticks, triangles, or strips. A simple and quick way to use the block of ready-made polenta.
GLUTEN and LACTOSE free RECIPE.
Herbs to flavor the polenta: #rosemary #sage #thyme #oregano
Recipes to prepare polenta
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 2 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 115.25 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 22.25 (g) of which sugars 0.25 (g)
- Proteins 1.13 (g)
- Fat 2.85 (g) of which saturated 0.40 (g)of which unsaturated 0.00 (g)
- Fibers 1.13 (g)
- Sodium 113.75 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 70 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Fried Polenta
- 1 1/4 cups cooked polenta
- as needed extra virgin olive oil
If you prepare polenta at home (instant or classic), a few minutes before the end of cooking, you can enrich it with herbs such as dried garlic, oregano, rosemary, sage, and thyme, along with cheeses or grated Parmesan.
For an even more intense flavor, add cubes of speck and pancetta (for omnivores only).
Tools
- Air fryer
- Oil spray for air fryer
Fried Polenta
Prepare the polenta following the package instructions for the instant one, or cook the classic polenta until achieving a thick and compact consistency. Once ready, pour the polenta into a greased baking dish, level it well, and let it cool to set.
Then, cut it into sticks, triangles or thin slices: the more outer surface it has, the crispier it will become.
Place the polenta sticks in the air fryer basket, in a single layer. Brush the polenta pieces with a bit of olive oil, or use the dedicated oil spray.
Insert the basket into the fryer and start cooking, fry for 8-10 minutes at 390°F. There’s no need to turn it.
If desired, at the end of cooking, season the fried polenta with salt and rosemary.
In the oven: preheat the fan oven to 390°F and cook the polenta sticks for 15-20 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking.
In a pan: heat some oil in a pan and fry the polenta sticks for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.In oil: heat plenty of oil in a pan and fry the polenta sticks for 6-8 minutes. Then, drain the polenta sticks on a plate covered with paper towels to remove excess oil.
STORING fried polenta
Air fryer (or oven) fried polenta keeps well in an airtight container for up to 2 days. To maintain crispness, reheat in a fan oven or air fryer for a few minutes.
FAQ
How to reheat polenta with the air fryer?
To reheat large slices of already prepared polenta in the air fryer, cook them at 360°F for 6-8 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking, until they are hot and slightly crispy.
What sauces can fried polenta be paired with?
Fried polenta goes well with various sauces: the classic tomato sauce for a fresh pairing, a cheese sauce for a creamy touch, mayonnaise or ketchup for a soft and sweet contrast, mushroom sauce for a richer flavor, or a spicy sauce for those who love some zest.
