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. Jump to Recipe Before you start Use a firm, ready-to-slice tube of plain polenta. Refrigerated homemade polenta can work if it was set firmly in a shallow pan. Air Fryer Crispy Polenta Fingers Serves 2 · Prep about 8 minutes · Air fry up to 18 minutes · Rest 2 minutes · Allow about 28 minutes, plus preheating or extra batches as needed. Ingredients 450 g plain ready-cooked polenta 14 g olive oil 20 g finely grated Parmesan 2 g smoked paprika Method Cut the polenta into sticks about ¾ inch thick and pat them dry. Brush with oil and dust with smoked paprika. Arrange in a single layer in the basket. 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. Let the sticks rest on a rack for 2 minutes before serving. Nutrition estimate per serving Energy 261 kcal Protein 7 g…

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