Polenta Fries
A simple, oil-free polenta fries recipe that is leaps and bounds healthier than your typically fried potato french fries, yet equally delicious!
Servings 6
Calories 150kcal
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder optional
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Line a 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper, making sure it goes up all 4 sides.
- Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat.
- Stir together cornmeal and spices in a large mixing bowl.
- Once water is boiling, reduce heat to low and add cornmeal mix to water and quickly but carefully whisk for 4-5 minutes, or until mixture begins to thicken. Mixture should be smooth, without large chunks.
- Pour into parchment-lined pan, using a spatula to spread evenly throughout pan. Lightly tap pan on countertop to evenly disperse.
- Place pan in refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to firm.
- Preheat oven to 400'F. Lift sides of parchment paper to transfer firmed polenta to cutting board. Cut into 1/3" thick french fry shapes.
- Bake fries for 30 minutes, carefully flipping halfway through.