Crispy Garlic & Herb Baked Polenta Fries made with precooked packaged polenta and tossed in a bit of herby garlicky melted butter. An easy, healthy and delicious party appetizer or side dish that’s gluten-free too!
Ingredients
1packagePrepared Tube Polenta, about 500g, see notes for sub
Olive Oil Cooking Spray
PinchofSalt and Pepper, Optional
½TbspButter
⅓tspGarlic Powder
⅔tspItalian Seasoning, or Oregano and Basil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut ends off Polenta tube.
Slice into half, then quarters (along the long edge each time), and then into sticks about ¼” thick each side.
Spread in an even layer on baking sheet.
Lightly spray with cooking spray, flip, and spray again. Sprinkle on salt and pepper if your polenta doesn’t have any.
Bake for 15 minutes, carefully flip each stick, and bake another 20 minutes until browned and crispy.
In a bowl, melt the butter in the microwave, and stir in the garlic powder and Italian seasoning.