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Air Fryer Crispy Polenta Fingers

Ready-cooked polenta gets a crisp shell in the air fryer while the centers stay soft. The key is drying the surface before oiling it.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
2 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 261
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g plain ready-cooked polenta
  • 14 g olive oil
  • 20 g finely grated Parmesan
  • 2 g smoked paprika

Method
 

  1. Cut the polenta into sticks about ¾ inch thick and pat them dry.
  2. Brush with oil and dust with smoked paprika. Arrange in a single layer in the basket.
  3. Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 14–18 minutes, turning halfway, until the edges feel crisp. Add the Parmesan for the final 2 minutes.
  4. Let the sticks rest on a rack for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Time is per batch. Turn with a thin spatula if the sticks are soft or sticking at the halfway mark.