Air-Fryer Polenta

Serve air-fried polenta as a side dish in place of bread or crackers, use it as an appetizer, or think of it as a blank slate for your next great meal.

There are many ways to prepare polenta. Polenta cooked in the air fryer is as easy as 1-2-3: Pick your shape, prepare your polenta, and cook. Air-fryer-cooked polenta brings you a healthy “fried” alternative that doesn’t leave behind a big mess to clean up, saves you oven space, and allows you to crisp up polenta very quickly. So if you are looking for crispy polenta on the outside and creamy in the center - give this air-fryer polenta a try! 

Serve air-fried polenta as a side dish in place of bread or crackers, use it as an appetizer, or think of it as a blank slate for your next great meal. 

One last reason we love cooking polenta in the air-fryer: it’s healthier than the alternative! Polenta cooked in the air-fryer is more nutritious because it is fried in the air fryer and reduces the amount of oil used and consumed. In addition, polenta is rich in complex carbs, which will help you feel fuller longer. Polenta is also high in fiber and protein. Lastly, don’t forget that polenta is naturally gluten-free and vegan, making it great for many types of diets!

Ingredients

1 tube San Gennaro Polenta - flavor of choice
Olive oil spray
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the air-fryer to 400F.

Cut the polenta log into desired shape (rounds, french fries, cubed) - aiming for about ½ - ¾” thick. Place the cut polenta on a large cookie sheet.

Spray the polenta with the olive oil spray or a drizzle of olive oil, and coat them evenly. Sprinkle with salt and pepper

Place the polenta in the air fryer basket in a single layer making sure no pieces are touching. Bake in the air fryer for 15-25 minutes, depending on the size. Shake the air fryer basket halfway through to cook the polenta evenly.