Quick Polenta Fries Recipe

Polenta fries are a unique and flavorful twist on traditional French fries. Made from cornmeal, these fries have a crispy exterior and a soft, creamy interior that’s hard to resist. They’re also incredibly versatile, allowing you to experiment with a variety of seasonings and toppings to suit your taste.

To make polenta fries, the cornmeal is cooked with water or stock and combined with a range of ingredients such as parmesan cheese, garlic, or herbs, before being chilled and cut into fry shapes. They’re then baked or fried to perfection and served hot and crispy, making them a delicious snack or side dish.


delicious, quick and easy polenta fries

Quick Polenta Fries

Polenta fries are a unique and flavorful twist on traditional French fries. Made from cornmeal, these fries have a crispy exterior and a soft, creamy interior that's hard to resist.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Course Snacks
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 107 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g cooked (left-over) polenta
  • 1 tbsp parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp polenta
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Mix parmesan through the cold (cooked) polenta.
  • Heat oven to 180°C/350°F.
  • Flatten the polenta out and cut into strips of about 4 x 1½cm, 1½cm thick.
  • Brush with olive oil.
  • Lay on a baking tray and bake for 25 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 5mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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