Simple Polenta Fries
Make the best polenta fries at home! They’re perfectly golden on the outside and fluffy and tender within, using packaged polenta for a quick, easy, satisfying snack or side ready in just 30 minutes.
Servings: 2 - 4
Calories: 338kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (18-ounce) package of pre-cooked polenta
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
- ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Remove the polenta from its packaging and pat dry. Slice into bite-sized French fry shapes, keeping the pieces evenly sized.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Working in batches, add a few fries at a time to the oil mixture and gently toss to coat evenly. Place the coated fries on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Repeat until all fries are coated and arranged on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the fries are golden and slightly crisp.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or an extra sprinkle of salt, if desired.
Notes
- Use chilled polenta: It needs to be firm and chilled for the easiest slicing and to avoid mushy polenta fries.
- Adjust the shape and size: From fries to slabs, to triangles, or small cubes. Just make sure to cut them evenly and know that cooking time will vary based on their thickness (thinner = crispier overall).
- For the crispiest polenta fries: Pat the polenta dry, if needed, use oil, and avoid overcrowding the baking tray (which causes steaming!).
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
