Description
Learn how to make crispy polenta chips, a delicious and versatile snack or appetizer. This recipe guides you through preparing perfect polenta fries that are baked to a golden crisp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil.
- Gradually whisk in the cornmeal to prevent lumps.
- Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until the polenta is thick, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, rosemary, and Parmesan cheese if using.
- Pour the polenta into a lightly oiled 8×8 inch baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Let the polenta cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the chilled polenta into fries or chip shapes.
- Toss the polenta chips with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Arrange the polenta fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- For gluten-free polenta chips, ensure your cornmeal is certified gluten-free.
- For vegan polenta chips, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a vegan alternative.
- Serve these polenta snacks with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
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