Seasoned Air Fryer Polenta Fries Recipes

AIR FRYER POLENTA FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Slice polenta into long, thin slices resembling french fries.
• Spray the bottom of the basket with cooking spray. Place 1/2 of the polenta fries in the basket and lightly mist the tops with cooking spray. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes. Flip the fries with a spatula and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer fries to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining half of fries.

AIR FRYER SHRIMP AND POLENTA

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Lay polenta rounds on a clean work surface. Brush both sides with 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Combine shrimp and tomatoes in a bowl. Add remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and toss to coat. Use tongs to transfer tomatoes to the basket of the air fryer.
• Cook tomatoes in the preheated air fryer until blistered, about 2 minutes. Transfer tomatoes to a large bowl and smash with a wooden spoon.
• Place shrimp in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes. Transfer shrimp to the bowl with the smashed tomatoes.
• Place polenta rounds in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, 15 minutes longer.
• While polenta rounds are cooking, combine butter, parsley, hot pepper sauce, and lemon-pepper seasoning in a bowl and mix until well combined.
• Divide polenta cakes between 2 serving plates. Spoon tomato-shrimp mixture over top and serve with seasoned butter.

AIR-FRIED CAJUN POLENTA FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 356 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• Combine oil and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Brush seasoned oil onto the polenta wedges with a pastry brush. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Place the wedges into the bowl of the air fryer, overlapping slightly if needed.
• Cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes. Flip carefully with a silicone spatula. Cook, shaking basket occasionally and using spatula if wedges stick, until crispy, 15 to 20 minutes more.

SEASONED AIR-FRYER POLENTA FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 400°F.
• Cut the polenta in half crosswise. Cut each half lengthwise into 4 planks. Using a crinkle cutter or sharp knife, cut the planks into strips to form fries. Place the polenta in a large shallow dish and coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with the garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, and salt and toss gently to coat.
• Coat the air-fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the polenta fries in the basket and coat with cooking spray. Cook the fries in the air fryer until crisp and browned, about 20 minutes, gently shaking the basket every 6 to 7 minutes. Serve the polenta fries with the marinara.
• Serving size: ¾ cup polenta fries and 2 tbsp marinara