Air-Fryer Polenta
How long does polenta take in the air fryer?
Polenta takes 15 to 25 minutes in an air fryer at 400°F, depending on size. Cut a roll of San Gennaro Traditional Italian, Basil & Garlic or Sun-Dried Tomato polenta into rounds, fries or cubes 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick, spray with olive oil, cook in a single layer and shake the basket halfway.
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 “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!
Ingredients
- 1 roll San Gennaro Polenta: Traditional Italian, Basil & Garlic or Sun-Dried Tomato
- Olive oil spray
- Salt & pepper to taste
Method
Preheat the air-fryer to 400°F.
Cut the polenta roll into desired shape (rounds, french fries, cubed), aiming for about ½ to 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.
