How to Make Polenta Fries - A Step-by-Step Guide

Polenta fries are a delicious and unique twist on traditional French fries. Made with creamy polenta, these fries are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them the perfect snack or side dish for any occasion.

Polenta is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, and making it into fries adds a fun and unexpected element to your meal. Whether you're looking for a new appetizer to serve at a party or a tasty side to accompany your favorite main cours...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 quart chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 ¼ cups dry polenta
  • 3 ounces Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • In a large saucepan, combine milk, chicken stock, and butter; bring to rolling boil. Slowly whisk in polenta. Turn down heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until polenta pulls from edge of pan. Mix in cheese and parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread polenta evenly over a cookie sheet, and refrigerate until cold.
  • Transfer polenta to cutting board and cut into cut 3/4 by 3/4 by 3 1/2 inch sticks.
  • Heat oil in deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Fry polenta sticks in batches until crispy. Place on dry paper towels to drain.
  • Nutrition

    493 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 29mg
    • Sodium: 1436mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 302mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 116mg