Air Fryer Polenta Fries

Quick and easy to cook in the air fryer, these polenta fries make for a great appetizer or side dish. Simple to prep and perfectly crispy.

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 169kcal

Pre heat the air fryer to 400F / 200c.
Cut the polenta tube into fries and place in a bowl.
Add the oil and seasonings and gently toss together.
Place the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket so that they are not touching. You may need to cook them in two batches.
Set the air fryer to cook at 360F / 180c and cook for 10 minutes.
Use tongs to flip the fries over and cook at 400F for an additional 3 to 5 minutes til golden brown.
Keep the polenta fries warm in the oven while you cook the other batch.

Go easy on the salt. Pre-cooked polenta is often already seasoned, so you only need a couple of pinches. You can always add more when you serve them.
Cut the fries as evenly as you can so that they cook through at the same time.
Preheat your air fryer for the best results. If your air fryer doesn't have a pre-heat function, let it run at 400F for a few minutes while you prep the fries.
Air fryer models can run slightly differently. Adjust the final cook time as needed til golden brown.