How to Make Air Fryer Polenta Pizzza Bites - A Step-by-Step Guide

Polenta is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether it's served as a creamy side dish or shaped into crispy bites, the options are endless. One of the most popular ways to enjoy polenta is by turning it into a delicious pizza bite, and with the help of an air fryer, you can achieve a perfectly crispy and flavorful result.

These Air Fryer Polenta Pizza Bites are the perfect appetizer, snack, or even a light meal option. They are packed with Italian flavors and...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package Italian herb polenta tube, cut into 1/2 inch slices (12 slices)
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 polenta pizza bites

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place polenta rounds on a cutting board and brush both sides with extra-virgin olive oil. Transfer 1/2 of the rounds to the air fryer basket.
  • Air-fry for 15 minutes. Using tongs, flip rounds over, and cook for 5 minutes more. Sprinkle 1/2 of the sliced olives over the polenta and top with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese. Cook until cheese has melted, about 2 more minutes.
  • Repeat with remaining half of polenta rounds, olives, and mozzarella cheese.
  • Nutrition

    90 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 352mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 5mg