Super Crispy Polenta Fries
These super crispy polenta fries are so easy to make and absolutely delicious. They are the ideal snack, appetizer and easy party finger food and Sunday night football snacks.
Ingredients
For the Polenta
- 1 cup Polenta (150g)
- 2½ cups Vegetable Broth
- 3 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
- 1 tsp Dried Basil
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of Pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Breading
- ½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs (45g)
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- Pinch of Chili Powder
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of Pepper
- 1 bunch Fresh Parsley Chopped
Instructions
- Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium sized pot.
- Add the spices to the water and gently pour in the cornmeal while stirring. Whisk until there are no more clumps in your polenta and turn the heat down to low. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the polenta is thick and creamy.
- Pour the polenta into a baking dish, lined with baking parchment (9x9 inches). Put the pan into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or leave overnight.
- Once the polenta has cooled and hardened, take it out of the refrigerator and cut it into equally sized slices.
- Next, mix together all the ingredients for the breading. Brush the polenta slices with olive oil and dip each slice into the breading, making sure all sides are covered.
- Place the breaded polenta slices on a baking pan covered with baking parchment and bake them in the middle of the oven at 425F (220 degrees Celcius) for 40-45 minutes or until the polenta fries are golden and crispy. Flip the polenta fries halfway through. Serve with a garlic dip or a salsa. Enjoy.