18ounceTube precooked polenta(such as San Gennaro)
1tbspOlive oil
½tspGarlic salt(or more to taste)
¼tspBlack pepper(or more to taste)
Nonstick spray
2tbspParmesan cheese(grated)
Marinara for dipping(optional)
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 400°F according to manufacturer guidelines
Remove the wrapping from around your tube of polenta by carefully slicing off one end and squeezing it out from the other, then pat it dry
18 ounce Tube precooked polenta
Using a sharp knife, cut the polenta on a cutting board into roughly ½” thick slices
Spray or brush each side of the polenta cakes with the 1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Olive oil
Season both sides of the polenta slices with garlic salt and pepper to taste (approximately ½ tsp of salt and ¼ tsp of pepper in total is a good starting point, but add more if you like)
½ tsp Garlic salt, ¼ tsp Black pepper
Once the air fryer is preheated, spray the basket or tray with nonstick spray
Nonstick spray
Add seasoned polenta slices to the preheated air fryer, allowing air space between each round
Cook polenta cakes on the air fry setting for 25-30 minutes at 400°F, flipping halfway through, until edges are browned
Sprinkle 2 Tbsp of grated parmesan cheese over the polenta slices
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
Return basket to the air fryer for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese is melted and browned
Top with additional parmesan cheese or fresh parsley if desired, and serve with a side of marinara for dipping!
Marinara for dipping
Notes
An 18-ounce roll of precooked polenta should give you about 12 slices
If preferred, you can make this recipe into air fryer parmesan polenta fries instead. Simply cut the slices of polenta again, into fry-shaped sticks about ½” in thickness.
Top your polenta cakes with pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese cheese to make mini air fryer polenta pizzas
You may add more of any seasoning or cheese to suit your tastes
Dairy-free or plant based cheeses may be substituted in place of regular parmesan if desired
The outside will be crispy but the inside of these polenta cakes should still be soft. If you wanted to make polenta chips (entirely crispy throughout) cooking for around 40-45 minutes should get you there
Exact nutritional values will vary depending on specific brand used, quantities of seasonings, and total amount consumed, so please consider this as only a guideline or estimate
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