Crispy Baked Polenta Fries
Incredibly delicious Polenta Fries baked to perfection with a crispy and crunchy outside and soft and creamy middle. The easiest side dish or appetizer, serve with a juicy steak or delicious dips for dunking!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 1 package pre-cooked polenta (( around 500g/17.5oz ))
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 pinch salt and pepper ((if needed, see notes))
- 1 cup quick-cook polenta ((190g))
- 3+1/3 cup chicken stock ((800ml))
- 4 tbsp butter ((60g))
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan ((30g))
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes ((kosher salt))
- a pinch pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Pre-heat the oven to 430F/220C.
- 2
Remove the pre-cooked polenta from it’s packet and pat dry if it has any excess moisture.
- 3
Cut the polenta into fries, try to make them roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
- 4
Add the olive oil, herbs and pepper (no salt) to a large bowl and add the polenta fries. Toss to coat them in the oil and herbs.
- 5
Place the fries on a baking sheet in an even layer and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Add the chicken stock to a medium sized pot and bring to a boil.
- 7
Once boiling turn the heat down to a simmer and slowly add the polenta whilst stirring until all the polenta is fully incorporated.
- 8
Next, add the butter, parmesan, herbs and salt and stir until the butter has melted and the polenta has thickened slightly (2-3 minutes).
- 9
Pour the cooked polenta into a lined baking dish (10x8 inch) and spread it out evenly. Let the polenta cool completely then chill in the fridge covered with plastic wrap for 1-2 hours or overnight.
- 10
Pre-heat the oven to 430F/220C.
- 11
Once chilled and completely set, remove the polenta from the tray and cut into fries.
- 12
Place the fries on a baking tray and brush with olive oil. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Serve with as a side or appetizer.