Crispy spiced polenta fries
Ingredients
- 1 kilogram tube of polenta
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) cayenne
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) canola oil
Directions
- Heat oven to 450F (230C).
- Cut polenta tube into sections lengthwise.
- Then cut each section into 1.25 centimeter thick fries.
- Mix together garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and cayenne and sprinkle onto fries.
- Heat a skillet with oil. Lay polenta fries in pan. Cook five minutes on one side. Turn polenta fries and place skillet in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until crispy and golden.
- Remove to a plate. Serve with garlic dip.
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