Using instant polenta makes these air fryer polenta chips a fuss-free option for your next dinner party. They’re quick to make but you’ll need to factor in three hours of refrigeration time.
Ingredients
Method
Bring stock to the boil in a large deep saucepan. Add polenta in a thin steady stream and whisk until the mixture comes to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring with a long-handled wooden spoon or whisk, for 10 minutes or until soft and thick. Stir in butter and ½ cup (40g) of the grated parmesan.
Grease a deep 20cm square cake pan; line base and sides with baking paper. Pour polenta mixture into pan. Cover; refrigerate for 3 hours to firm.
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for 3 minutes.
Turn polenta out from the pan; cut into 20 chips. Place chips on a tray; scatter with remaining grated parmesan, turning to coat all sides, then spray generously with oil.
Taking care, spray air fryer basket with oil, then place chips in basket. At 200°C, cook for 15 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time, or until chips are golden brown and crisp.
Serve polenta chips sprinkled with salt flakes.
What to serve with these air fryer polenta chips
Serve polenta chips with heated store-bought arrabbiata sauce. Or make your own salsa verde.
What is polenta?
Polenta is a flour-like cereal made of ground corn (maize). This recipe calls for instant polenta, which is more finely ground than regular polenta and thus cooks more quickly.
