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 Baked Polenta Fries 

These Baked Polenta Fries are such a fun appetizer! Creamy cheese-laced polenta is spread in a pan, baked and then cut into “fries.” They’re brushed with olive oil, baked and served with a spicy tomato dipping sa
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword polenta fries, gluten free fries, crispy fries, cornmeal fries
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 195kcal
Author Nicole
Cost $10

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Baking dish

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan
  • 1/2 cup chickpea or all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven 450 degrees. Grease a small 9x12 baking sheet or pan.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring water and 3/4 tsp salt to a rolling boil. Turn heat down to medium. Whisk in cornmeal or polenta VERY slowly. Reduce heat to medium-low or low and whisk almost constantly for 20 minutes until thick and creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat and add in parmesan and crushed rosemary.
  • Working quickly pour creamy polenta into the prepared pan. Spread evenly. You want it to be about 1/4 to 1/2-inches thick. Cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge. (CAN BE MADE UP TO TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE UP UNTIL THIS POINT.)
  • When you're ready to bake, invert on to a cutting board. Cut into fry shapes and dredge in chickpea or all-purpose flour, removing excess when done.
  • Place a cooling rack on a cookie sheet and spray with olive oil spray. Place fries on the cooling rack and spray the fries. Bake for 25-30 minutes until crisp and brown.
  • While the fries bake, make the sauce, Heat the olive oil over a medium heat in a small skillet or saucepan. Add the garlic. Cook for one minute. Stir in tomatoes, sugar, remaining salt and red pepper flakes. Simmer until fries are done cooking, about 10-15 minutes.
  • When the fries are done, if desired, sprinkle with extra parmesan cheese. Serve with spicy tomato sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 2mg