Crunchy, Golden Polenta Fries – Irresistible

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2cupswhole milk

  • 1quartchicken stock

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

  • 3 ¼cupsdry polenta

  • 3ouncesParmesan cheese

  • ¼cupchopped fresh parsley

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1quartvegetable oil for frying

Cooking Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine milk, chicken stock, and butter; bring to rolling boil. Slowly whisk in polenta. Turn down heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until polenta pulls from edge of pan. Mix in cheese and parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread polenta evenly over a cookie sheet, and refrigerate until cold.

  2. Transfer polenta to cutting board and cut into cut 3/4 by 3/4 by 3 1/2 inch sticks.

  3. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Fry polenta sticks in batches until crispy. Place on dry paper towels to drain.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories493
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
25g
32%
Saturated Fat
8g
40%
Cholesterol
29mg
10%
Sodium
1436mg
62%
Total Carbohydrate
54g
20%
Dietary Fiber
4g
16%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
15g
30%
Vitamin C
22mg
24%
Calcium
302mg
23%
Iron
6mg
34%
Potassium
116mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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