Description
Crispy Baked Polenta Fries are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fries—golden, crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they’re naturally gluten-free, vegan, and perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish. Keywords: crispy polenta fries, baked polenta fries, vegan fries, gluten-free snack, healthy fries Description Golden and crispy on the outside with a tender center, these baked polenta fries are a delicious plant-based snack or side dish that’s easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 cup quick-cooking polenta
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional, for flavor)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, paprika, or herbs for seasoning
- Cooking spray or additional oil for baking
Instructions
- Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan.
- Gradually whisk in polenta, reduce heat, and cook while stirring until thick, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in olive oil, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings.
- Spread mixture into a greased or parchment-lined baking dish about ½ inch thick. Let it cool and set completely (refrigerate for faster setting).
- Once firm, cut the polenta into fry-shaped strips.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange polenta fries on the baking sheet, spray or brush with oil, and bake for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Great served with marinara, vegan aioli, or spicy ketchup.
- For extra crispiness, place under broiler for a few minutes at the end.
- Can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
Nutrition
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg